BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S82908; COLLNOGX1312;
Sample Donor Mendum,J.R.
Rock name Gneiss. 'Original entry: Pelitic Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pink porphyroblasts in pelitic gneiss
Locality details SW end of Craigs of Loch Esk
50k map sheet Ballater (65E)

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Map reference NO 2367 7860
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S82908

Cross Polarized, S82908

Plane Polarized, S82908

Plane Polarized, S82908