BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30510
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Acid Biotite Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Acid biotite porphyrite, ash
Locality details Roadside, 400 yards W 15 deg N of triangulation point of Bail Hill
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 756 144
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30510

Cross Polarized, S30510

Plane Polarized, S30510

Plane Polarized, S30510