BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S99979; COLLNOGX1695;
Sample Donor Mendum,J.R.
Rock name Amphibolite; Metagabbro;. 'Original entry: Amphibolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Massive 'spotted' amphibolite/metagabbro
Locality details Centre of bay, E of Bear's Head
50k map sheet Portsoy (96W)

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Map reference NJ 6341 6569
Year collected 1997 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S99979

Cross Polarized, S99979

Plane Polarized, S99979

Plane Polarized, S99979