BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16757
Sample Donor Dinham, C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Oligoclase Rock (Vein)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Vein in hornblende schist (C.H.D.)
Locality details 20 yds N of trig pt 395 near Shinness Quarry
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 43127 14000
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16757

Cross Polarized, S16757

Plane Polarized, S16757

Plane Polarized, S16757