BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16839
Sample Donor Watt, R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Norite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Cordierite, sillimanite, garnet; contaminated rock; Mem. Sh. 86/96, pp. 144-146
Locality details Just inside the wood, W of Boghead of Gibstone
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5121 4169
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16839

Cross Polarized, S16839

Plane Polarized, S16839

Plane Polarized, S16839