BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S234
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Hypersthene-Dolerite (Ratho Type)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ratho type F
Locality details Norton Quarry, Ratho. 8 miles W of Edinburgh
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 134 716
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S234

Cross Polarized, S234

Plane Polarized, S234

Plane Polarized, S234