BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34883; COLLNOW2;
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Picrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sill of teschenite with lower portion of picrite or picro-teschenite - intrusive in Lower Limestone Group
Locality details Rusha Quarry (disused) 200 yds E of Rusha Farm
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 9947 6092
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34883

Cross Polarized, S34883

Plane Polarized, S34883

Plane Polarized, S34883