BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S82005; COLLNOCX2236;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name Hornfels. 'Original entry: Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mid grey semi pelitic hornfels
Locality details 250m W of Duchess of York Cairn
50k map sheet Ballater (65E)

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Map reference NO 2972 9380
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S82005

Cross Polarized, S82005

Plane Polarized, S82005

Plane Polarized, S82005