BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6568
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Augite Biotite Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz augite biotite diorite, biotite showing micropoikilitic structure
Locality details 0.67 miles E by N of Bengairn (basic margin of main mass)
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 76 55
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6568

Cross Polarized, S6568

Plane Polarized, S6568

Plane Polarized, S6568