BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15353
Sample Donor Dinham, C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pyroxenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pyroxene-hornblende rock, 5% oligoclase. ultrabasic end of Ach' uaine Hybrids
Locality details W slope of Cnoc Rambosgach, 0.5 mile E of Loch Fhreiceadain
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 52237 16499
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15353

Cross Polarized, S15353

Plane Polarized, S15353

Plane Polarized, S15353