BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S81995; COLLNOCX2225;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name Hornfels. 'Original entry: Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dark grey semi pelitic hornfels veined by porphyritic granodiorite
Locality details 100m WSW of forest gate on track
50k map sheet Ballater (65E)

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Map reference NO 2849 9289
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S81995

Cross Polarized, S81995

Plane Polarized, S81995

Plane Polarized, S81995