BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1062; COLLNOWX1150;
Sample Donor Stephenson,D.
Rock name Quartzite. 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Dalradian Rocks (Undifferentiated) [Obsolete: Use Daln].
Comments Buff-grey quartzite, pale weathering, quite massive
Locality details 200m NNW of Fowl Hole
50k map sheet Portsoy (96W)

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Map reference NJ 5772 6693
Year collected 1997 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1062

Cross Polarized, N1062

Plane Polarized, N1062

Plane Polarized, N1062