BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S9501
Sample Donor Wilson, George Victor
Rock name 'Original entry: Mica Schist (Matrix Of Boulder Bed)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pebbles and matrix from Schiehallion Boulder Bed; with unsheared pebbles of granite; Mem. Sh. 55, p. 61
Locality details 0.66 mile W of Braes of Foss
50k map sheet Blair Atholl (55)

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Map reference NN 742 560
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S9501

Cross Polarized, S9501

Plane Polarized, S9501

Plane Polarized, S9501