BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41758; COLLNOXL228;
Sample Donor Walton,H.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt (Hillhouse / Dalmeny Type) Rwe'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basalt ?lava flow with streaks of sediment
Locality details Riccarton Hills, 400 yds due E of Beecraigs
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 0137 7398
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41758

Cross Polarized, S41758

Plane Polarized, S41758

Plane Polarized, S41758