BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70850; COLLNONX715;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pelitic Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pelitic schist (structurally overlying limestone)
Locality details Along old overgrown path leading through Dunachton Woods NNW of Dunachtonmore farm, Strathspey (rather obscure exposure)
50k map sheet Grantown-on-Spey (74)

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Map reference NH 8100 0532
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70850

Cross Polarized, S70850

Plane Polarized, S70850

Plane Polarized, S70850