BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S4601
Sample Donor Macconachie,A.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Andesite H'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Markle type F
Locality details Calton Hill, opposite High School
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 264 741
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S4601

Cross Polarized, S4601

Plane Polarized, S4601

Plane Polarized, S4601