BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33317
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Glassy Hypersthene Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Glassy hypersthene andesite, hypersthene to yellow micaceous mineral, vein cutting rock of Cuddies Tups and weathering out very markedly
Locality details Summit of Cuddies Tups, The Curr, 1 mile E 25 deg N of Blackdean
50k map sheet Morebattle (18)

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Map reference NT 84 23
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33317

Cross Polarized, S33317

Plane Polarized, S33317

Plane Polarized, S33317