BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16818
Sample Donor Watt, R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Norite Of Broomhillock Type I'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet, cordierite, spinel, hypersthene; presumably contaminated rock; Mem. Sh. 86/96, pp. 144-146
Locality details Near Dunbennan Wood, Broomhillock, 2 miles WNW of Huntly
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 4993 4180
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16818

Cross Polarized, S16818

Plane Polarized, S16818

Plane Polarized, S16818