BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N18366
Sample Donor Mitchell, C.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Muscovite-Biotite-Cordierite Paraschist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments AND 7-1. Mineral Reconnaissance Programme Report 142 1997. Large poikiloblasts of cordierite in a matrix of granular cordierite and quartz with weakly schistose foliation of muscovite and biotite. Few crystals of andalusite. Scattered tourmaline.
Locality details Tap O’Noth
50k map sheet Alford (76W)

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Map reference NJ 00 00
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions