BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S7274
Sample Donor Museum Specimens
Rock name 'Original entry: Augite Biotite Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Augite biotite diorite, having affinities with Kersantites
Locality details 300 yards N of Portencorkie Bay, 5.5 miles NW of Mull of Galloway
50k map sheet Kirkmaiden (1)

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Map reference NX 09 35
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S7274

Cross Polarized, S7274

Plane Polarized, S7274

Plane Polarized, S7274