BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S4919
Sample Donor Geikie,A.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt F'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dalmeny type F Dolerite H
Locality details Borthwick Glen, 11 miles SE of Edinburgh
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 377 595
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S4919

Cross Polarized, S4919

Plane Polarized, S4919

Plane Polarized, S4919