BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S2810
Sample Donor Hinseman, L.H. (aka L W Hinxman, use LWH)
Rock name 'Original entry: Gabbro Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Foliated uralitised gabbro. See Memoir, p. 21
Locality details Quarry, wood above Castle Newe, Strathdon
50k map sheet Tomintoul (75)

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Map reference NJ 377 124
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S2810

Cross Polarized, S2810

Plane Polarized, S2810

Plane Polarized, S2810