BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S79210; COLLNOYR2712;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine ?hornfels, ?sillimanite and/or cordierite
Locality details Stac na h-Iolaire, c. 200 m W of summit; above S. 79205
50k map sheet Grantown-on-Spey (74)

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Map reference NJ 0153 0876
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S79210

Cross Polarized, S79210

Plane Polarized, S79210

Plane Polarized, S79210