BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22934
Sample Donor Eckford,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende porphyrite, dyke 10-12 feet wide, hornblende rich
Locality details 900 yards WSW of Rainton
50k map sheet Kirkcudbright (5)

View images in GeoScenic related to 'Kirkcudbright'

View the geology near 'Kirkcudbright'

Map reference NX 59 51
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

Links to high resolution images

Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22934

Cross Polarized, S22934

Plane Polarized, S22934

Plane Polarized, S22934