BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S4912
Sample Donor Geikie,A.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Basic Lava F'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basalt - doubtful type H
Locality details Murieston Water, W extension of Corston Hill, near Medwin (?=Skivo) Farmhouse 15 miles SW of Edinburgh
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 0512 6372
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S4912

Cross Polarized, S4912

Plane Polarized, S4912

Plane Polarized, S4912