BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N3231; COLLNOZY193;
Sample Donor Krabbendam, Dr Maarten
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblendic semipelite, relatively rich in fine grained quartz, with only few micas (biotite and chlorite). Poorly defined fabric defined by stubby biotite. Large blasts of green hornblende and euhedral garnets, the latter overgrowing a fine fabric o
Locality details S of Pitcarmick Loch
50k map sheet Glen Shee (56W)

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Map reference NO 0528 5569
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N3231

Cross Polarized, N3231

Plane Polarized, N3231

Plane Polarized, N3231