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Orthoclase from
Glen Rosa, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK


Classification
Species:Orthoclase
Formula:K(AlSi3O8)
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Smoky Quartz1 photo of Orthoclase associated with Smoky Quartz at this locality.
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Orthoclase data
Locality Data:Click here to view Glen Rosa, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:645363
Long-form Identifier:1:3:645363:3
GUID (UUID V4):7eb57a0a-8eb5-4ace-98eb-0d53fb1fa602
Nearest other occurrences of Orthoclase
6.9km (4.3 miles) Ceum na Caillich, Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
7.4km (4.6 miles) Clauchlands Point, Lamlash, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
53.7km (33.3 miles) Boyleston Quarry, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
57.1km (35.5 miles) Cnoc Rhaonastil Intrusion, Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
89.2km (55.4 miles) Touch Muir (Touch Forest), Stirling, Scotland, UK
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Report (edition)
ASSOC! \1101\J GUIDE No. 32 ISLE OF ARRAN A field guide for students of geology by W. S. McKERROW and...exists to fo. ter the progess and diffusion of the science of Geology. It holds lecture meetings in London...Piccadilly. London WI V 9AG. All rights reserved. No pan of this publication may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval...permission in writing of Lbe author and the Geologists· Association. oles. The details of routes given in...in tJ1is guide do not imply a right of' way. The onus f obtaining pen11ission to use footpatJ,s and to
Book (edition)
Macgregor’s excursion guide to the GEOLOGY OF ARRAN Edited and revised by “}.G. MacDonald & A. Herriot... -Macgregor’s Excursion Guide to the GEOLOGY OF ARRAN Third Edition Revised and edited by J. G. MacDONALD...SOCIETY OF GLASGOW, 1983 THE UNIVERSITY, GLASGOW G12 800 Printed by MeCORQUODALE (SCOTLAND) LTD GLASGOW...GLASGOW © The Geological Society of Glasgow First edition 1965 Reprinted 1968 Second edition 1972 Third...==z FOREWORD Arran, that lovely island which dominates the broad estuary of the Firth of Clyde, has long
Report (issue)
-· . ., .:. ...:. Geology of Arran. (ll1e1n. Geol. ,.';urv.) V£ew of ' 1000-Foot Platform ' a11oi1... DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC 4�ND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH Memoirs of the Geological Survey, Scotland 17ze By...Geology in the University of Glasgow --- EDINBURGH PRINTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF HIS l\'.IAJESTY'S STATIONERY...·ice 6s. 6d. Net PREFACE THE six-inch survey of Arran was begun in 1872 by Sir A. Geikie, who mapped...under the supervision of Dr. B. N. Peach, completed the detailed examination of the island. To Mr. Gunn's
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GEOLOGY OF AEEAK IS AR f~\ Greenstone . basalt, , &p LAND RAN THE GEOLOGY ARRAN OF THE...ACCOUNT OF THE BOTANY, NATURAL HISTORY, AND ANTIQUITIES NOTICES OF THE SCENEKY AND AN ITINERARY OF THE...THE FIRST Edition of the following work was prepared by of the Local Committee of the British Association...sketch of the geological structure ing the meeting in 1855. of Clydesdale was the main feature of that...the portion treating of Clydesdale was much extended, while that relating to Arran and the other Islands
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another. These three points of difference are all in a sense prophetic of the subsequent perignathic changes...and increasing divergence of the processes suggest the future shifting of these structures to an interradial...Echinocyatnus or JEchinarachnim. The situation of the processes of Ple&iechinus well back from the peristomial...Clypeastroida, and implies a considerable inclination of the lantern away from its typically vertical position...development is, have strong points of resemblance with the homologous structures of Discoides and Conulus, as
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from http://trngl.lyellcollection.org/ at University of Otago on July 17, 2015 352 T R A N S A C T I O...come To this shore ? Art thou an arctic crumb Which of yore, On some huge iceberg side, From thy first home...we heartily commend to the future attention of members of this Society. No. X X X Y I . — N O T E S O...V I D CORSE G L E N , F.G.S., OF INVERCLOY, AND JOHN YOUNG, ARRAN. BY F.G.S., V.P. [Read 14th February...the Glasgow Fair Holidays of this last year, we took advantage one day of the well-known steamer " Ivanhoe
Report (issue)
I . .. View from top of Goatfell loolNorth. The so-called North top of Goatfell forms the prominent...the right, and to the left of this, in the distance, appears the deep rift of Ceum na Caillich. A basic... • ./ MEMOIRS OF THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. SCO TLA N D. THE GEOLOGY OF NORTH ARRAN, SOUTH BUTE, AND...WITH PARTS OF AYRSHIRE AND KINTYRE. (SHEET 21, SCOTLAND.) THE DESCRIPTION OF NORTH ARRAN, SOUTH BUTE...BY w. GUNN, F.G.S. ; PART OF AYRSHIRE BY SIR A. GEIKIE, D.C.L.,F.R.S.; PART OF KINTYRE BY B. N. PEACH,F
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{the Br itish Isles VAL AXEL FIRSOFF Gemstones of the British Isles is the ideal book for the avid...is the first comprehensive guide to the location of gemstones in the United Kingdom and Ireland to be...personal experience in gemhunting and on a large number of references from scientific journals and other sources...traced by their geographical England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland occurrence. detail, in separate chapters...reference list to some dozens of gemstones, categorised according to their mode of origin, and identified with
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' I DEP .ARTMENT OF SCIENCE A.ND .AR,T. • • • OF THE ' GEOLOGICAi, SURVEY Ov' TIIE UNirrEJ) l(INGDOM...l(INGDOM AND 01!' 'l'llE • MUSEUM OF PRACTICAL GEOLOGY, FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1896. BY SIR...GENERA.L. (Fro1n tlie 44tli Report ojtlle Department of Science a?Ul Art.) LON DON: PRINTED FOR IIER lv[AJESTY'S...1pe11ce. • DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND .ART. • A r~N U A L R E PO R 'J~ OF THE GEOLOGICAi, SUJlVEY...SUJlVEY 011, THE UNITE.I) KINGDOM AND OF THE MUSEUif. OF PRACTICALGEOLOGY, • FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
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The Tertiary Dykes of Craignish. 73 were admirably worked out by Strahan, need not be any further described...described. The Chaldon inlier of Wealden and Purbeck Beds is continuously surrounded by unconformable...Similarly, the dips and lie of the Upper Cretaceous round three sides of the Poxwell-Sutton Poyntz Anticline...suggest that these structures were together the site of a pericline in the Chalk about 4 miles long and 1...mile wide, flattening out westwards. If the axis of the Upton Syncline is continuous with the synclinal
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EXPLAINED AROUND GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WEST SCOTLAND, INCLUDING ARRAN The aim of this book is to provide a simpte...the geology of south-west Scotland. The wideness of the area covered enables the inclusion of many aspects...aspects of geology which provoke the interest of the student of this region. The book is generously illustrated...given to aid the classification and identification of all the main rock types and stratigraphical systems...in the elements of this fascinating study and is shown how the geologist can make use of the evidence he
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EXPLAINED AROUND GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WEST SCOTLAND, INCLUDING ARRAN The aim of this book is to provide a simpte...the geology of south-west Scotland. The wideness of the area covered enables the inclusion of many aspects...aspects of geology which provoke the interest of the student of this region. The book is generously illustrated...given to aid the classification and identification of all the main rock types and stratigraphical systems...in the elements of this fascinating study and is shown how the geologist can make use of the evidence he
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
JU~DD ON CO]~POSITE DYKES IN ARRAN. [NOV. x893, 40. On CoMeosr~ DYx~s in ARRAN. By J. W. Jm)D, Esq., F.R...R.S., V.P.G.S., Professor of Geology in the Royal College of Science, London. (Read June 21st, 1893.)...Classification of Composite Dykes ..................... 536 IX. The Latest Volcanic Rocks of the British.......................... 539 III. The Chief Types of Volcanic Rocks represented in these late Ejections...and Chemical Composition of the Cir Mhor Dyke ~rr VI. Microscopical Characters of the Rocks composing the
Book (volume)
S | Book No. nL by ey se || wee. UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM LIBRARY | Science Library LIBRARY....DUE FOR RETURN | Staff & Research Students DATE OF ISSUE N.B. All books must be returned | for the...ETHERIDGE, GEOLOGICAL PALAZONTOLOGIST SURVEY With OF DEPARTMENT, TO GREAT very Humerotis F.R.S., ...logyt0000john wal < Vil ae) Ax i MANUAL OF GEOLOGY Theoretical and Practical BY foe SOMETIME...GEOLOGY IN EDITED ROBERT THE FeR.S. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD BY ETHERIDGE, F.R:S. AND MokRY GOVIER
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—The Geology of St Kilda. By A. M. Cockburn, B.Sc, Ph.D., Department of Geology, University of Edinburgh...REFERENCES TO LITERATURE . . . IX. DESCRIPTION OF PLATES. 530 531 533 538 540 544 545 546 546 546...Kilda (PI. V), the largest of a group of four islands located some 50 miles west of Harris in Latitude 57°...an extreme length and breadth of 1\ by If miles and a circumference of about 8f miles. The highly indented...strip of sand a quarter of a mile long backed by a great storm-beach. The two principal inlets of the sea
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Anderson Emeritus Professor of Geology, University College, Cardiff, UK PERGAMON PRESS QE 2fcl ASI7...vj* v Srt Cl 26 PERGAMON INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies...paperback library in aid of education, industrial training and the enjoyment of leisure Publisher: Robert...TEXTBOOK INSPECTION COPY SERVICE An inspection copy of any book published in the Pergamon International...recommendation. Copies may be retained for a period of 60 days from receipt and -eturned if not suitable
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LIBRARY OF THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF GREAT BRITAIN. (Scottish Office.) Press _ __ �'>helf___ _ Cat...�--- (7�) 0.6 Wt00519 6/30 J P . . • • Geology of A rdnainurchan. (Mem. Geol. Suru.) Beinn na Ben Hiant... A.-View of Ben Hiant,. Ardnamurchan,Jrom west. (For Explanation, seep. viii.) Scarp of Ben Hia:nt... DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL .RESEARCH Memoirs of the Geological Survey, Scotland The Geology...Geology of Ardnamurchan, Nort.h-west Mull and Coll (A Description of Sheet 51 and part of Sheet 52 of the
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Wfl'HDRAWN FROM STOC~ s,~ lnfutlfift UNIVERSITY OF WALES, SWANSEA , I Classmark : QE 177 Acce~s...D11!Jh,i. t t Jlacleau's },:ose. t :\.-View of Be11 J-J11111t •• lrdna11111rcha11,Jro111 west. (For...RESEARCH Memoirs of the Geological Survey, Scotland The Geology of . Ardnamurchan, North-west · Mull and...and Coll (A Description of ~heet ; 1 and part of Sheet 52 of the Geological Map) By J. E. RICHEY, M...A.l.C EDINBURGH PRI NTED UNDER TI-IE AUTlIORITY OF HIS MAJESTY'S S'fA1'IONERY OFFICE Prict 101. 1Vet
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and Janet Watson 1966 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted...Britain by JARROLD AND SONS LTD Norwich Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 66-18762 H. H . READ...member of H.M. Geological Survey, and subsequently Professor of Geology in the University of Liverpool...University of London. In 1955 he became Professor Emeritus of Geology in the University of London. JANET...the geological history of the Pre-Cambrian rocks and specialises in the study of metamorphic rocks.
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geological studies or the volc:.inic rocks and structures of Slieve Gullion in County Armagh. She is Honorary...previously held a similar appointment at the University of Edinburgh. Mrs. Holmes also taught at Queen's University...University of Durham. ARTHUR HOLMES, D.Sc., LL.D., F.R.S., was for many years Professor of Geology at...at the University of Edinburgh and Regius Professor at that institution. He previously taught at the [...[ rnperial College of Science and Technology in Londo~, and at the University of Durha1n. Among 1nany
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•i f l JJ 1atYON RALPH Moore's COMPENDIUM of Mineral Discoveries -------~►►--.•.... -~~1----------...Inc. Tucson, Arizona All rights reserved. No part of this work may be copied, digitized, reproduced, or...permission of the Mineralogical Record, Inc. Please respect our copyright; many years of hard work went...condition, provenance, ownership, price or value of any specimens discussed or reported in this work...Luzenac, Ariege. Operated for talc since the beginning of the 20th century, the Trimouns quarry became well
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INTRODUCING GEOLOGY: 3 EDITOR: J. A.G. THOMAS Head of Geography and Geology Department, Verdin Comprehensive...FRS Professor of Geology, University of Reading London A THOMAS MURBY PUBLICATION OF GEORGE ALLEN &...reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the .purpose of private study, research, criticism or review, as...permitted under the Copyright Act, 1956, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval...recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Enquiries should be sent to
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London on July 1, 2016 PROCEEDINGS OF T H E GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. SESSION 1890-91, November... 159 Victoria Street, S.W., were elected Fellows of the Society. Tempest Anderson, M.D., B.Se., 17 Stonegate...Embsay, near Skipton; Nono Kitto, Esq., Foxdale, Isle of Man ; Henry Albert Mangles, Esq., late Bengal Civil...James Villiers Parkes, Esq., Warden of Gold Fields and Acting Inspector of Mines for South Australia, Adelaide...South Wales, were proposed as Fellows of the Society. The List of Donations to the Library was read. u
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