BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S1717
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt F'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Doubtful type F
Locality details On road from Greenside Church, N side of Calton Hill
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 263 744
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S1717

Cross Polarized, S1717

Plane Polarized, S1717

Plane Polarized, S1717