BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N3154; COLLNOZY108;
Sample Donor Krabbendam, Dr Maarten
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Semipelitic schist, quite quartz-rich, with a good developed schistosity (S2?) defined by biotite and a quartz fabric. Garnets are small and ragged but show moderately good sigmoidal, internal fabric at large angles to dominant fabric. Minor muscovit
Locality details S of Soilzarie
50k map sheet Glen Shee (56W)

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Map reference NO 1243 5974
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N3154

Cross Polarized, N3154

Plane Polarized, N3154

Plane Polarized, N3154