BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16753
Sample Donor Dinham, C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Pyroxene Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ultrabasic Ach' uaine Hybrid; little quartz and K-feldspar
Locality details Burn 200 yd E of Lochan Fhreiceadain
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 51755 16764
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16753

Cross Polarized, S16753

Plane Polarized, S16753

Plane Polarized, S16753