BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N3168; COLLNOZY122;
Sample Donor Krabbendam, Dr Maarten
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine to medium grained marble with mostly calcite, minor muscovite and quartz. Many small opaque graines concentrated in trails. Moderate developed schistosity defined by calcite and mica shape fabric and trails of muscovite and opaques. Accesory bio
Locality details WSW of Meikle Forter
50k map sheet Glen Shee (56W)

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Map reference NO 1764 6442
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N3168

Cross Polarized, N3168

Plane Polarized, N3168

Plane Polarized, N3168