BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6611
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Augite Diorite (Camptonite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Augite diorite (camptonite), contains much augite, hornblende zoned
Locality details Hill W of Brae Croft, 3.5 miles W of Dumfries
50k map sheet Maxwelltown (9)

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Map reference NX 91 76
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6611

Cross Polarized, S6611

Plane Polarized, S6611

Plane Polarized, S6611