BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S14480
Sample Donor Macgregor,A.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pyroxene Granite (Hybrid Of Ach'Uaine Type)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pyroxene-hornblende-orthoclase-plagioclase rock. Granitic type of hybrid (RI of plag. 1.537)
Locality details Creag a'Bhocain
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 65945 05274
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S14480

Cross Polarized, S14480

Plane Polarized, S14480

Plane Polarized, S14480