BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S2793
Sample Donor Hinxman, Lionel W. (see also LHH)
Rock name 'Original entry: Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende, biotite, green hornblende, iron ore, feldspar; quartz scarce
Locality details Burn in Dual Wood, 2 miles SE of Rhynie
50k map sheet Inverurie (76)

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Map reference NJ 5096 2511
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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S2793

Cross Polarized, S2793

Plane Polarized, S2793

Plane Polarized, S2793