BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S1079
Sample Donor Macconachie,A.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments "Basalt" - tendency to variolitic structure (further from sandstsone)
Locality details Quarry near Langside, 3.5 miles SE of Airdrie
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 810 630
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S1079

Cross Polarized, S1079

Plane Polarized, S1079

Plane Polarized, S1079