BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S24738
Sample Donor Macgregor,A.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Banded Hornblende Camptonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Banded hornblende camptonite, junction of two different types
Locality details N edge central part of Knock Knob on hill 350 yards W 40 deg S from Carskeoch
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 412 092
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S24738

Cross Polarized, S24738

Plane Polarized, S24738

Plane Polarized, S24738