BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1231; COLLNOETS515;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Gneiss. 'Original entry: Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gneiss
Locality details 110m NNW of Cairnloch
50k map sheet Nairn (Lochindorb) (84E)

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Map reference NH 9710 3142
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1231

Cross Polarized, N1231

Plane Polarized, N1231

Plane Polarized, N1231