BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S74266; COLLNOGY335;
Sample Donor Barnes,R.
Rock name Andesite.
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Weakly foliated porphyrite dyke (U. Silurian/L.Devonian)
Locality details NE of Orchardton
50k map sheet Wigtown (4E)

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Map reference NX 4602 5031
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S74266

Cross Polarized, S74266

Plane Polarized, S74266

Plane Polarized, S74266