BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S18399; S18399/A; COLLNO1653;
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Analcite Dolerite. Medium-Grained Non-Ophitic Theralite Agm'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sill cutting Coal Measures; Hillhouse Quarry sill, fresh; Ayrshire Memoir, p.275
Locality details 1700 ft S by W of Dundonald Castle
50k map sheet Kilmarnock (22)

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Map reference NS 3628 3402
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S18399

Cross Polarized, S18399

Plane Polarized, S18399

Plane Polarized, S18399


S18399/A

Cross Polarized, S18399/A

Plane Polarized, S18399/A

Plane Polarized, S18399/A