BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S24378
Sample Donor Tyrrell, G.W.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Light variety of diorite with xenoliths of dark variety
Locality details Newly reopened quarry at bridge over Allt nan Calewan
50k map sheet Arran (Millport) (21)

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Map reference NR 969 353
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S24378

Cross Polarized, S24378

Plane Polarized, S24378

Plane Polarized, S24378