BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S92921; S92921/A; COLLNOCX2719;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name Diorite. 'Original entry: Hornblende Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende diorite
Locality details 300m ESE of grouse butts
50k map sheet Ballater (65E)

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Map reference NO 2455 9810
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S92921

Cross Polarized, S92921

Plane Polarized, S92921

Plane Polarized, S92921


S92921/A

Cross Polarized, S92921/A

Plane Polarized, S92921/A

Plane Polarized, S92921/A