BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N2354; COLLNOETS699;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Amphibolite. 'Original entry: Amphibolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Medium grained amphibolite
Locality details Outcrop 1420m SE of Aitnoch, S of Dorback Burn
50k map sheet Nairn (Lochindorb) (84E)

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Map reference NH 9911 3860
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N2354

Cross Polarized, N2354

Plane Polarized, N2354

Plane Polarized, N2354