BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S10611
Sample Donor Hinseman, L.H. (aka L W Hinxman, use LWH)
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Or cordierite biotite hornfels (zircon, spinel, andalusite, silimanite)
Locality details 0.25 mile NW of Dalbogie, Deeside
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 336 966
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S10611

Cross Polarized, S10611

Plane Polarized, S10611

Plane Polarized, S10611