BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1066; COLLNOWX1155;
Sample Donor Stephenson,D.
Rock name Psammite. 'Original entry: Psammite'
Stratigraphy Dalradian Rocks (Undifferentiated) [Obsolete: Use Daln].
Comments Psammite with strong tectonic striping (?sheared)
Locality details Curious weathering stack at NE side of Red Haven
50k map sheet Portsoy (96W)

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Map reference NJ 5648 6642
Year collected 1997 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1066

Cross Polarized, N1066

Plane Polarized, N1066

Plane Polarized, N1066