BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S9815
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite-Biotite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments With staurolite, andalusite, rutile network spindle
Locality details Taken of the ice-worn knobs N of Loinvey Farm: nose of the hill
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 317 936
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S9815

Cross Polarized, S9815

Plane Polarized, S9815

Plane Polarized, S9815