BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S72568; S72568/A; COLLNONX1070;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Foliated Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments In contact with S.72567; Rosemarkie Moine/Lewisian inlier
Locality details Intertidal exposure, beach N of Rosemarkie, Black Isle, near Bard's Cave
50k map sheet Nairn (84)

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Map reference NH 7454 5943
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S72568

Cross Polarized, S72568

Plane Polarized, S72568

Plane Polarized, S72568


S72568/A

Cross Polarized, S72568/A

Plane Polarized, S72568/A

Plane Polarized, S72568/A