BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33228
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Granodiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Phenocrysts of K feldspar enclose oligoclase prisms; pleochroic haloes
Locality details Quarry, 500 yds S by E of Park, Nairn
50k map sheet Nairn (84)

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Map reference NH 901 531
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33228

Cross Polarized, S33228

Plane Polarized, S33228

Plane Polarized, S33228