BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19645
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Microcline Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Norrmal granite. Mem. Sh. 86/96, p. 112; similar rock analysed for W R Watts, p. 115
Locality details Southern quarry at Carrichen, 100 yds E of Carrichen Farm - 900 yds SE of Huntly Station
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5417 3896
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19645

Cross Polarized, S19645

Plane Polarized, S19645

Plane Polarized, S19645