BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S99980; COLLNOGX1696;
Sample Donor Mendum,J.R.
Rock name Hornblende-Gabbro. 'Original entry: Hornblende Gabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse grained hornblende gabbro
Locality details At high tide line, Whyntie Head
50k map sheet Portsoy (96W)

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Map reference NJ 6284 6583
Year collected 1997 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S99980

Cross Polarized, S99980

Plane Polarized, S99980

Plane Polarized, S99980