BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S1247; S1247/a; S1247/b;
Sample Donor Macconachie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Biotite Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende biotite porphyrite, typical (good type)
Locality details Craigneuk point, Colvend Shore
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 89 55
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S1247/a

Cross Polarized, S1247/a

Plane Polarized, S1247/a

Plane Polarized, S1247/a


S1247/b

Cross Polarized, S1247/b

Plane Polarized, S1247/b

Plane Polarized, S1247/b