BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S81992; COLLNOCX2221;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name Hornfels. 'Original entry: Cordierite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dark semi pelitic hornfels with ?cordierite
Locality details 80m SE of Tom Bad a' Mhonaidh
50k map sheet Ballater (65E)

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Map reference NO 2809 9191
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S81992

Cross Polarized, S81992

Plane Polarized, S81992

Plane Polarized, S81992