BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23410
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Contact Altered Hypersthene Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Contact altered hypersthene porphyrite, ?dyke, L.O. red
Locality details On Tincorn Hill, immediately W of main quarry, 700 yards SW of triangulation point at 951 feet
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 577 275
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23410

Cross Polarized, S23410

Plane Polarized, S23410

Plane Polarized, S23410