BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S79558; COLLNOWX1070;
Sample Donor Stephenson,D.
Rock name Amphibolite. 'Original entry: Amphibolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Amphibolite, from pod in pelite, L.Dalradian
Locality details Burn of Deskford, Backies
50k map sheet Portsoy (96W)

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Map reference NJ 4963 5898
Year collected 1987 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S79558

Cross Polarized, S79558

Plane Polarized, S79558

Plane Polarized, S79558