BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S94417; COLLNOCX2343;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name Porphyry. 'Original entry: Porphyry'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grey feldspar hornblende porphyry
Locality details 350m SSE of summit of Creag Phiobaidh
50k map sheet Ballater (65E)

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Map reference NO 3294 9459
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S94417

Cross Polarized, S94417

Plane Polarized, S94417

Plane Polarized, S94417