BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1070; COLLNOWX1159;
Sample Donor Stephenson,D.
Rock name Psammite; Quartzite;. 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Dalradian Rocks (Undifferentiated) [Obsolete: Use Daln].
Comments Quartzite/psammite, grey, finely laminated
Locality details Skedam Cliff
50k map sheet Portsoy (96W)

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Map reference NJ 5694 6681
Year collected 1997 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1070

Cross Polarized, N1070

Plane Polarized, N1070

Plane Polarized, N1070