BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S73507; COLLNONX1344;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: 'Porphyrite''
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Over 2 m thick; WNW trend
Locality details Roadside field, SW of Whinnyhill
50k map sheet Maxwelltown (9)

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Map reference NX 8771 7284
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S73507

Cross Polarized, S73507

Plane Polarized, S73507

Plane Polarized, S73507