BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40615; COLLNOXP101;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Albitised Basalt, Jedburgh Type Jp'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava flow (top lava flow seen below quartz-dolerite of Shippytrouty Wood). Probably near top of flow.
Locality details Small old quarry, 4500 ft at 210 deg from Hallquarter; 2050 ft at 128 deg from Buckieside.
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 766 848
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40615

Cross Polarized, S40615

Plane Polarized, S40615

Plane Polarized, S40615