BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6576
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Aptite Vein'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Aptite vein, in gneissose hornblende biotite granite, both rocks traversed by a common foliation
Locality details 0.25 miles N of Kells Farm, Southwick
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

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Map reference NX 94 57
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6576

Cross Polarized, S6576

Plane Polarized, S6576

Plane Polarized, S6576