BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1229; COLLNOETS513;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Psammite. 'Original entry: Psammite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Platy tectonised psammite
Locality details 100m ENE of Cairn Cruin summit
50k map sheet Nairn (Lochindorb) (84E)

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Map reference NH 9761 3099
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1229

Cross Polarized, N1229

Plane Polarized, N1229

Plane Polarized, N1229