BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59398
Sample Donor Enquiry; Refer to paper records;
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Aggregate for use in 20 mm friction course
Locality details Orrock Quarry, c. 2 miles NNW of Burntisland
50k map sheet Kinross (40)

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Map reference NT 218 886
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59398

Cross Polarized, S59398

Plane Polarized, S59398

Plane Polarized, S59398