BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29686
Sample Donor Macgregor,A.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Contact Altered Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Contact altered microdiorite, fine-grained grey rock with much pyrites
Locality details Tincornhill about 520 yards S 29 deg W of triangulation point 951
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 576 275
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29686

Cross Polarized, S29686

Plane Polarized, S29686

Plane Polarized, S29686