BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S73412; COLLNONX1253;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name Andesite.
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porphyrite small mass ? = S73402. Relations unclear. Lower Devonian - minor intrusion in Silurian greywacke
Locality details Cliff tops above Lot's Wife, Balcary Bay
50k map sheet Dalbeattie (5E)

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Map reference NX 8244 4884
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S73412

Cross Polarized, S73412

Plane Polarized, S73412

Plane Polarized, S73412