BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16819
Sample Donor Watt, R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Norite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet, cordierite, sillimanite, hypersthene; presumably contaminated rock; Mem. Sh. 86/96, pp. 144-146
Locality details Ordiquhill "Ord Fell", one-third way between 800' and 700' contours, due E of S.16817
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5220 4333
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16819

Cross Polarized, S16819

Plane Polarized, S16819

Plane Polarized, S16819