BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S18307; COLLNOV1614;
Sample Donor Horne, J.; Maconachie,A.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Knotted Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Knotted schist, Moine Series. Close to junction with Newer Granite
Locality details 1 mile NE of Beinn Bhuidhe Mor, Daviot
50k map sheet Nairn (84)

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Map reference NH 799 416
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S18307

Cross Polarized, S18307

Plane Polarized, S18307

Plane Polarized, S18307