BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S68536; COLLNOGX657;
Sample Donor Mendum,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Cutting Moine Series
Locality details 550 m at 256 deg from summit of Suidhe Ghuirmain
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 3799 2689
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S68536

Cross Polarized, S68536

Plane Polarized, S68536

Plane Polarized, S68536