BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S12153; S12153/A; COLLNOT3119;
Sample Donor Peach, B.N.; Tait,D.;
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Lamprophyre'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 3 ft from top of sill (too decomposed for accurate determination)
Locality details Overtown Quarry, 1 mile W of Kirkliston
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 112 743
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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S12153

Cross Polarized, S12153

Plane Polarized, S12153

Plane Polarized, S12153


S12153/A

Cross Polarized, S12153/A

Plane Polarized, S12153/A

Plane Polarized, S12153/A