BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22945
Sample Donor Eckford,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Decomposed Biotite Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Decomposed biotite porphyrite, dyke 3-4 feet wide (new)
Locality details 820 yards S 28 deg W of Muncraig, 1.75 miles SW of Borgue
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 60 46
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22945

Cross Polarized, S22945

Plane Polarized, S22945

Plane Polarized, S22945