BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16820
Sample Donor Watt, R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Norite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Good green spinel; presumably contaminated rock; Mem. Sh. 86/96, p. 145
Locality details "Turtle Stones" below Ordbrae (300 yds); 2 miles WNW of Huntly
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5041 4182
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16820

Cross Polarized, S16820

Plane Polarized, S16820

Plane Polarized, S16820