BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S17734; COLLNO45;
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt Hht Calcified Ash (Spinel Fragments) Agm'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ash interbedded in Limestone Coal Gp (nr Dalry Black Band coal), cf. Jedburgh type; Ayrshire Memoir, p. 180
Locality details 600 yds NW of Laigh Baidland
50k map sheet Kilmarnock (22)

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Map reference NS 2717 5030
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S17734

Cross Polarized, S17734

Plane Polarized, S17734

Plane Polarized, S17734