BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S79187; COLLNOYR2691;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Typical laminated 'chalky' fissile quartzite
Locality details c. 800 m SE of Toremore
50k map sheet Rothes (85)

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Map reference NJ 1580 3435
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S79187

Cross Polarized, S79187

Plane Polarized, S79187

Plane Polarized, S79187