The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Portobello Vein

Computer Code: POBV Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Not Available (!) — Not Available (!)
Lithological Description: Lead-zinc vein cutting Ordovician greywacke.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Not defined.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Not defined.
Thickness: 0 - 3m
Geographical Limits: Leadhills-Wanlockhead mining district.
Parent Unit: Not Available (!)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  Sheet 15E. 
Reference(s):
Wilson, G V. 1921. Lead, zinc, copper and nickel ores of Scotland. Special Report of the Mineral Resources of Great Britain. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S015