BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8083
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Lamprophyre'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Zoned and porphyritic feldspar. Feldspar lathed matrix; some hornblende. Some feldspars well-zoned.
Locality details Glen Callater above bridge
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 156 881
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8083

Cross Polarized, S8083

Plane Polarized, S8083

Plane Polarized, S8083