BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S21157
Sample Donor Dinham, C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Compact sill in siliceous Moines which becomes schistose at its margins
Locality details Burn 0.67 mile WNW of Culrain Station
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NH 56628 95075
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S21157

Cross Polarized, S21157

Plane Polarized, S21157

Plane Polarized, S21157