BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70027; COLLNOGX724;
Sample Donor Mendum,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Feldspar-Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Upper Dalradian
Locality details 550 m WNW of Ellon Castle
50k map sheet Peterhead (87)

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Map reference NJ 9566 3097
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70027

Cross Polarized, S70027

Plane Polarized, S70027

Plane Polarized, S70027