BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16840
Sample Donor Watt, R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Norite Of Cuternach Type'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Contaminated rock; Mem. Sh. 86/96, pp. 131; ascribed to contact metamorphism by W R Watt
Locality details Largest eastern quarry, Battle Hill, Huntly
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5395 3950
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16840

Cross Polarized, S16840

Plane Polarized, S16840

Plane Polarized, S16840