BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S82282; COLLNOCX2491;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name Amphibolite. 'Original entry: Hornblendite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments (Ultrabasic) hornblendite with vein-like plagioclase and epidote
Locality details 560m SSW of Meall Dubh summit
50k map sheet Ballater (65E)

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Map reference NO 3236 9143
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S82282

Cross Polarized, S82282

Plane Polarized, S82282

Plane Polarized, S82282