BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1064; COLLNOWX1153;
Sample Donor Stephenson,D.
Rock name Pelite; Schist;. 'Original entry: Pelite'
Stratigraphy Fordyce Limestone Formation.
Comments Pelite, graphitic, schistose, crenulated, ?staurolite
Locality details 100m E of E side of Sandend Beach
50k map sheet Portsoy (96W)

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Map reference NJ 5617 6617
Year collected 1997 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1064

Cross Polarized, N1064

Plane Polarized, N1064

Plane Polarized, N1064