BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S3518
Sample Donor Hinxman, Lionel W. (see also LHH); Wilson, J.S.G.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzose Mica Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details Quarry, 0.33 mile NE of Torphins
50k map sheet Inverurie (76)

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Map reference NJ 630 024
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S3518

Cross Polarized, S3518

Plane Polarized, S3518

Plane Polarized, S3518