BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6603; S6603/a;
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet Sillimanite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet sillimanite hornfels, altered sediment with two micas
Locality details Knocknairling Hill
50k map sheet Maxwelltown (9)

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Map reference NX 62 76
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6603

Cross Polarized, S6603

Plane Polarized, S6603

Plane Polarized, S6603


S6603/a

Cross Polarized, S6603/a

Plane Polarized, S6603/a

Plane Polarized, S6603/a