BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23004
Sample Donor Eckford,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Biotite Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende biotite porphyrite, dyke 20 feet wide (knob)
Locality details 370 yards ENE of Upper Porterbelly
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 85 65
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23004

Cross Polarized, S23004

Plane Polarized, S23004

Plane Polarized, S23004