BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11982; COLLNOT3623;
Sample Donor Tait,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Analcime Olivine Dolerite. F'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details Salisbury Crag from S side of quarry, in line with the road that passes in front of Holyrood Palace
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 2699 7356
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11982

Cross Polarized, S11982

Plane Polarized, S11982

Plane Polarized, S11982