BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S79191; COLLNOYR2695;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Thin 'chalky' quartzite band with oblique fabric
Locality details 300 m SW of summit of Tom an Ime
50k map sheet Rothes (85)

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Map reference NJ 1587 3448
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S79191

Cross Polarized, S79191

Plane Polarized, S79191

Plane Polarized, S79191