BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S72569; COLLNONX1071;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Amphibolite Or Hornblendite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Large pod in banded gness; Rosemarkie Moine/Lewisian inlier
Locality details Intertidal exposure, beach N of Rosemarkie, Black Isle, near Bard's Cave
50k map sheet Nairn (84)

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Map reference NH 7430 5835
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S72569

Cross Polarized, S72569

Plane Polarized, S72569

Plane Polarized, S72569