BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40658; COLLNOYK11;
Sample Donor Bishop,A.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite, Fine-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained marginal dolerite of dykes cutting LORS sandstones; 20 ft thick, trend 105 deg; age uncertain
Locality details Old quarry, 1550 yds W 31 deg N of Sherriffmuir Inn
50k map sheet Stirling (39)

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Map reference NN 8150 0291
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40658

Cross Polarized, S40658

Plane Polarized, S40658

Plane Polarized, S40658