BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26786
Sample Donor Eckford,R.; Read, H.H.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Vogesite Or Spessartite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Vogesite or spessartite, dyke abundant quartz
Locality details Hill 1530 yards NNW of Kirkconnel (3 miles W 15 deg N of Tynron)
50k map sheet Maxwelltown (9)

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Map reference NX 756 956
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26786

Cross Polarized, S26786

Plane Polarized, S26786

Plane Polarized, S26786