BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70809; COLLNONX682;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Kyanite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Kyanite schist (overlies limestone)
Locality details Middle part of disused opencasts at Coldhome, 2 miles WSW of Grantown
50k map sheet Grantown-on-Spey (74)

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Map reference NH 9995 2609
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70809

Cross Polarized, S70809

Plane Polarized, S70809

Plane Polarized, S70809