BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S1683
Sample Donor Macconachie,A.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Banakite (Trachyte)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Trachyte. One phenocryst shows irregular patches of secondary alkali-feldspar.
Locality details Bangley Quarry, Garleton Hills
50k map sheet Haddington (33)

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Map reference NT 4859 7569
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S1683

Cross Polarized, S1683

Plane Polarized, S1683

Plane Polarized, S1683