BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96312; COLLNOGX1603;
Sample Donor Mendum,J.R.
Rock name Pelite. 'Original entry: Graphite Pelitic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Slaty graphitic pelite (biotite porphs), Mortlach Graphitic Schist Formation, Ballachulish Subgroup, Dalradian
Locality details Burn of Curlusk, 170m NE of Curlusk Farm
50k map sheet Glenfiddich (85E)

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Map reference NJ 3675 4916
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96312

Cross Polarized, S96312

Plane Polarized, S96312

Plane Polarized, S96312