BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11407; COLLNO22;
Sample Donor Peach, B.N.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Biotite Dacite F'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details Capelaw Hill at vertical junction with basic rocks - 400 yds NNW of Capelaw Old Cottage, Pentland Hills
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 2139 6561
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11407

Cross Polarized, S11407

Plane Polarized, S11407

Plane Polarized, S11407