BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S4909
Sample Donor Geikie,A.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite Porphyry F'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Intrusive in ORS (L ORS conglomerate in Scottish entry)
Locality details Waterfall, Habbie's Howe, 9 miles SW of Edinburgh
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 1831 6191
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S4909

Cross Polarized, S4909

Plane Polarized, S4909

Plane Polarized, S4909