BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S3531; S3531/A; S3531/B;
Sample Donor Hinxman, Lionel W. (see also LHH); Wilson, J.S.G.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details 200 yds W of Rinalloch, 4 miles NE of Lumphanan
50k map sheet Inverurie (76)

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Map reference NJ 643 084
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S3531/A

Cross Polarized, S3531/A

Plane Polarized, S3531/A

Plane Polarized, S3531/A


S3531/B

Cross Polarized, S3531/B

Plane Polarized, S3531/B

Plane Polarized, S3531/B