BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S17730; COLLNO41a;
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt Hht Ash Agm'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ash interbedded in Limestone Coal Gp (nr Dalry Black Band coal), cf. mugearitic Jedburgh type; Ayrshire Memoir, p. 180
Locality details 540 yds E of Newside
50k map sheet Kilmarnock (22)

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Map reference NS 2926 5180
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S17730

Cross Polarized, S17730

Plane Polarized, S17730

Plane Polarized, S17730