BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45298; COLLNOXP529;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt, Microporphyritic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava flow, basalt; (?microporphyritic phase of composite flow GB 37)
Locality details Outcrop in bank immediately E of Earl's Burn, c. 9400 ft at 314 deg from summit of Earl's Hill
50k map sheet Stirling (39)

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Map reference NS 6983 9049
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45298

Cross Polarized, S45298

Plane Polarized, S45298

Plane Polarized, S45298