BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23801
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Porphyry'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz porphyry, dyke in L.O.R.S.
Locality details Quarry, 200 yards NW of Tintoside
50k map sheet Hamilton (23)

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Map reference NS 9693 3398
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23801

Cross Polarized, S23801

Plane Polarized, S23801

Plane Polarized, S23801