BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15514
Sample Donor Horne, J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Cordierite, sillimanite; Cowhythe Gneiss; Mem. Sh. 86/96, pp. 45, 148
Locality details "Dura Bay", Links Bay, E side of Portsoy
50k map sheet Banff (96)

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Map reference NJ 5947 6616
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15514

Cross Polarized, S15514

Plane Polarized, S15514

Plane Polarized, S15514