BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1227; COLLNOETS511;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Gneiss. 'Original entry: Mica Garnet Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Bi-mu gt gneiss
Locality details 10m SE of Cairnloch
50k map sheet Nairn (Lochindorb) (84E)

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Map reference NH 9715 3131
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1227

Cross Polarized, N1227

Plane Polarized, N1227

Plane Polarized, N1227