BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S1220
Sample Donor Macconachie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Augite Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz augite diorite, ophitic quartz
Locality details W slope of Bengairn, 5 miles SE of Castle Douglas
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 76 54
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S1220

Cross Polarized, S1220

Plane Polarized, S1220

Plane Polarized, S1220