BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8555
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments With sillimanite, fine example
Locality details Foot of Meall Sron
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 296 894
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8555

Cross Polarized, S8555

Plane Polarized, S8555

Plane Polarized, S8555