BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S73287; COLLNONX1178E;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Felsite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Extreme edge of c. 5 m thick felsite dyke, showing contact with greywacke
Locality details Coast road (A 747) at Garheugh Port
50k map sheet Wigtown (4)

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Map reference NX 2690 5012
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S73287

Cross Polarized, S73287

Plane Polarized, S73287

Plane Polarized, S73287