BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S79343; S79343/A; COLLNOWX1031;
Sample Donor Stephenson,D.
Rock name Gneiss. 'Original entry: Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gneiss, augen, bi, granitic, strong lineation, early Caledonian
Locality details Old quarry 900m WSW of Bridge of Montgrew
50k map sheet Huntly (86W)

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Map reference NJ 4404 5167
Year collected 1987 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S79343

Cross Polarized, S79343

Plane Polarized, S79343

Plane Polarized, S79343


S79343/A

Cross Polarized, S79343/A

Plane Polarized, S79343/A

Plane Polarized, S79343/A