BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23408
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Contact Altered Diorite (Brown Hornblende)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Contact altered diorite (brown hornblende), part of igneous intrusion
Locality details On Tincorn Hill, 250 yards W of triangulation point at 951 feet
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 577 277
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23408

Cross Polarized, S23408

Plane Polarized, S23408

Plane Polarized, S23408