BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16838
Sample Donor Watt, R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Norite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Cordierite, sillimanite, spinel, garnet; presumably contaminated rock; Mem. Sh. 86/96, pp. 144-146
Locality details At Ordbrae Crofts, 300 yds W along hillslope, 2 miles W of Huntly
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5019 4223
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16838

Cross Polarized, S16838

Plane Polarized, S16838

Plane Polarized, S16838