BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | N3215; N3215/B; COLLNOZY174; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Krabbendam, Dr Maarten |
| Rock name | Not entered |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Fine grained semipelitic psammite with finely spaced, distinct quartz bands and mica bands (S1), consisting of more biotite than muscovite, some inclusion-free garnet and chlorite. Minor opaque is concentrated in the mica bands. S1 is folded in tight |
| Locality details | W of Loch Benachally |
| 50k map sheet | Glen Shee (56W) |
| Map reference | NO 0584 5058 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
N3215
N3215/B
