BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23802
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende porphyrite, intrusive in L.O.R.S.
Locality details On the Tinto path, 1 mile SE of Eastend
50k map sheet Hamilton (23)

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Map reference NS 9604 3632
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23802

Cross Polarized, S23802

Plane Polarized, S23802

Plane Polarized, S23802