BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S71377; COLLNOFY150;
Sample Donor Highton,A.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist / Psammite Contact'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pre-Caledonian / Moine
Locality details 660 m WNW of Coire nan Gearran
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 2850 0739
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S71377

Cross Polarized, S71377

Plane Polarized, S71377

Plane Polarized, S71377