BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S68649; S68649/A; COLLNOBX1282;
Sample Donor Henderson,W.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolerite dyke, c.4 m thick, near centre; Permo-Carboniferous
Locality details Old quarry, 1200 m SW of pier at Arrochar
50k map sheet Loch Lomond (38)

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Map reference NN 2894 0315
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S68649

Cross Polarized, S68649

Plane Polarized, S68649

Plane Polarized, S68649


S68649/A

Cross Polarized, S68649/A

Plane Polarized, S68649/A

Plane Polarized, S68649/A