BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23510
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Camptonitic Hornblende Teschenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Camptonitic hornblende teschenite, sill probably same as 235, see also 25512 and 25772 (analysed)
Locality details Glaisnock Hill, 800 yards SSE of S23509
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 574 159
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23510

Cross Polarized, S23510

Plane Polarized, S23510

Plane Polarized, S23510