BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19942
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Andalusite-Cordierite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mem. Sh. 86/96, p. 158
Locality details Quarry in Cairnhill Wood, 230 yds ENE of Cairnhill, Culsalmond
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 6696 3265
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19942

Cross Polarized, S19942

Plane Polarized, S19942

Plane Polarized, S19942