BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S1216
Sample Donor Macconachie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Biotite Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende biotite granite with inclusion of quartz diorite
Locality details Shore cliffs, about 300 yards E of Nether House Cottages, 6 miles SE of Dalbeattie
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 90 55
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S1216

Cross Polarized, S1216

Plane Polarized, S1216

Plane Polarized, S1216