BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22966
Sample Donor Eckford,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende porphyrite, dyke 10-14 feet wide
Locality details 630 yards SW of Hartburn, 3.75 miles ENE of Kirkcudbright
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 72 52
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22966

Cross Polarized, S22966

Plane Polarized, S22966

Plane Polarized, S22966