BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6593
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Biotite Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende biotite porphyrite, biotite and hornblende, replaced by chlorite
Locality details Dyke near Slagnaw, 2.5 miles S of Castle Douglas
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 74 58
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6593

Cross Polarized, S6593

Plane Polarized, S6593

Plane Polarized, S6593