BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S48984; COLLNOYU531;
Sample Donor Harris,A.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Glassy Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Glassy quartzite; Moine
Locality details 595 yds N 23 deg W of Pluscarden Abbey
50k map sheet Rothes (85)

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Map reference NJ 141 581
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S48984

Cross Polarized, S48984

Plane Polarized, S48984

Plane Polarized, S48984