BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S3140; S3140/a;
Sample Donor Horne, J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granulitic
Locality details Redhythe Point, W of Portsoy
50k map sheet Banff (96)

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Map reference NJ 575 672
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S3140

Cross Polarized, S3140

Plane Polarized, S3140

Plane Polarized, S3140


S3140/a

Cross Polarized, S3140/a

Plane Polarized, S3140/a

Plane Polarized, S3140/a