BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11229
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Sillimanite-Biotite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Remains of cordierite; see Mem. Sh. 93, p. 87
Locality details Burn 0.67 mile x 20 yds NNE of Leaba Bhaltair
50k map sheet Alness (93)

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Map reference NH 465 835
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11229

Cross Polarized, S11229

Plane Polarized, S11229

Plane Polarized, S11229