BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41770; COLLNOXL250;
Sample Donor Walton,H.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt (Hillhouse / Dalmeny Type) Rwe'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained basalt ?lava flow
Locality details Cowcraig, 775 yds 13 deg N of W from South Mains
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 0030 7287
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41770

Cross Polarized, S41770

Plane Polarized, S41770

Plane Polarized, S41770