BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S77495; COLLNOMY636;
Sample Donor Gould,D.
Rock name Porphyry. 'Original entry: Porphyry'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Red porphyry fine to medium grained with large feldspar phenocrysts
Locality details By roadside 230m NE of Upper Craigton
50k map sheet Alford (76W)

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Map reference NJ 5996 0062
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S77495

Cross Polarized, S77495

Plane Polarized, S77495

Plane Polarized, S77495