BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1246; COLLNOETS530;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Amphibolite. 'Original entry: Garnet Amphibolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lg garnet amphibolite
Locality details 250m W of Carn Cruinn summit
50k map sheet Nairn (Lochindorb) (84E)

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Map reference NH 9726 3094
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1246

Cross Polarized, N1246

Plane Polarized, N1246

Plane Polarized, N1246