BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6564
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Biotite Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende biotite granite with inclusion of quartz diorite (sphene and apatite)
Locality details Craignair Quarry, Dalbeattie
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 82 61
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6564

Cross Polarized, S6564

Plane Polarized, S6564

Plane Polarized, S6564