BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19661
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Contact Sillimanite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Norite ?near edge; possibly mixed sediment and igneous mass; Mem. Sh. 86/96, p. 154
Locality details Muckle Tory Hillock, 400 yds NNE of Ward Cottage, 1 mile W by N of Huntly Station
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5188 3992
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19661

Cross Polarized, S19661

Plane Polarized, S19661

Plane Polarized, S19661