BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8412; S8412/A; S8412/B;
Sample Donor Peach, B.N.
Rock name 'Original entry: A Is Pyroxenite; B Is Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 2 slides, A and B; B contains biotite
Locality details Sron Sgaille, 2.5 miles NE of Kinlochailsh
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 348 148
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8412/A

Cross Polarized, S8412/A

Plane Polarized, S8412/A

Plane Polarized, S8412/A


S8412/B

Cross Polarized, S8412/B

Plane Polarized, S8412/B

Plane Polarized, S8412/B