BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22003
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diopside Rock With Aegirine-Augite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Close to thrust plane. S 22203 shows development of feathery amphibole by the thrusting
Locality details E face of N peak of Sail an Ruathair close to a thrust plane 580 yds 25 deg N of W of NE corner of Loch Sail an Ruathair
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 32969 15172
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22003

Cross Polarized, S22003

Plane Polarized, S22003

Plane Polarized, S22003