BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19684
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Amphibolitised Norite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Contact altered; norite between pegmatites weathered into spheroids; comes to resemble the older amphibolites
Locality details Cutting NW of Boghead of Kinnoir, 360 yds NW of Boghead
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5381 4544
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19684

Cross Polarized, S19684

Plane Polarized, S19684

Plane Polarized, S19684