BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16760
Sample Donor Dinham, C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Biotite-Quartz-Feldspar Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Intermediate Ach' uaine Hybrid; good epidotes
Locality details 0.67 mile S of cairn, Carrochan Dubh
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 40607 16577
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16760

Cross Polarized, S16760

Plane Polarized, S16760

Plane Polarized, S16760