BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S76862; COLLNOMY684;
Sample Donor Gould,D.
Rock name Gneiss.
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pelitic gneiss, massive and biotitic
Locality details Pit 23: Gallows Hill, 960m due N of Balquhair Castle
50k map sheet Inverurie (76E)

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Map reference NJ 7311 2457
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S76862

Cross Polarized, S76862

Plane Polarized, S76862

Plane Polarized, S76862