BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22958
Sample Donor Eckford,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende porphyrite, dyke 20-30 feet wide
Locality details 500 yards NW of SteadingLow Banks, 1,5 miles SSE of Station Kirkcudbright
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 69 49
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22958

Cross Polarized, S22958

Plane Polarized, S22958

Plane Polarized, S22958