BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N3104
Sample Donor Krabbendam, Dr Maarten
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Medium fine amphibolite schist, plagioclase (andesine) slightly coarse and more abundant than hornblende. Some biotite and chlorite possibly replacing hornblende and/or garnet. Well developed schistosity defined by hornblende and mica's. Accessory op
Locality details N of Creagan Soilleur
50k map sheet Glen Shee (56W)

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Map reference NO 1825 6738
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N3104

Cross Polarized, N3104

Plane Polarized, N3104

Plane Polarized, N3104