BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N2355; COLLNOETS700;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Semipelite. 'Original entry: Garnet Sillimanite Semi Pelitic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine and medium grained semi pelite, banded +gt & sill
Locality details Outcrop 1410m SE of Aitnoch, S of Dorback Burn
50k map sheet Nairn (Lochindorb) (84E)

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Map reference NH 9911 3861
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N2355

Cross Polarized, N2355

Plane Polarized, N2355

Plane Polarized, N2355