BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8545
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments With andalusite, sillimanite and much alkali feldspar
Locality details E end of knob or ridge on N side of valley behind the Hill of Inver
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 211 941
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8545

Cross Polarized, S8545

Plane Polarized, S8545

Plane Polarized, S8545