BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S12179; COLLNOT3183;
Sample Donor Peach, B.N.; Tait,D.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite (Much Decomposed) F'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments E-W dyke 3-4ft wide (No dyke shown on field slip DG)
Locality details Seaward side of Rosyth Castle (New Naval Base)
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 108 820
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S12179

Cross Polarized, S12179

Plane Polarized, S12179

Plane Polarized, S12179