BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22948
Sample Donor Eckford,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Spessartite Or Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Spessartite or porphyrite, dyke 6 feet wide
Locality details 700 yards S 10 deg W of Borness House, 1.75 miles SW of Borgue
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 61 45
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22948

Cross Polarized, S22948

Plane Polarized, S22948

Plane Polarized, S22948