BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N3117
Sample Donor Krabbendam, Dr Maarten
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblendic schist, quartz-rich, with garnet and plagioclase (labradorite-bytownite). Well developed fabric of hornblende and quartz ribbons. Poorly developed banding of garnet and hornblende rich layers subparallel to fabric. Garnets are pale pink (
Locality details Creagan Caise Hill
50k map sheet Glen Shee (56W)

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Map reference NO 1813 6815
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions