BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19709
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Mica Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Diorite of Cormalet type, part of Central Intrusion. Younger Igneous; Mem. Sh. 86/96, p. 143
Locality details Hill of Cormalet, 250 yds NW of Cormalet Farm
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 5261 4531
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19709

Cross Polarized, S19709

Plane Polarized, S19709

Plane Polarized, S19709