BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S82694; COLLNOMY1173;
Sample Donor Gould,D.
Rock name Granite. 'Original entry: Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granite, grainsize 1-2mm in matrix, bet many 2-3mm crystals
Locality details Cairn of Eldendocher, 1400m SW of summit of Clachnaben
50k map sheet Aboyne (66W)

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Map reference NO 6046 8547
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S82694

Cross Polarized, S82694

Plane Polarized, S82694

Plane Polarized, S82694