BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6565
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Biotite Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz biotite diorite, inclusion in granite (zoned plagioclase, apatite, sphene and ophitic quartz)
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


S6565

Cross Polarized, S6565

Plane Polarized, S6565

Plane Polarized, S6565