BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19650
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Norite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments "Huntly Norite"; normal norite (or olivine-hypersthene gabbro)
Locality details Battlehill Quarry, 400 yds E by S of Huntly Station
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5392 3947
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19650

Cross Polarized, S19650

Plane Polarized, S19650

Plane Polarized, S19650