BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S92686; COLLNOMY1328;
Sample Donor Gould,D.
Rock name Schist. 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist with large amphibole crystals on foliation planes
Locality details Greenbush, upper slopes, 1400m SE of Glenmark Cottage
50k map sheet Aboyne (66W)

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Map reference NO 4304 8238
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S92686

Cross Polarized, S92686

Plane Polarized, S92686

Plane Polarized, S92686