BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16762
Sample Donor Dinham, C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblendic rock of Durcha Type
Locality details 100-200 yds E by S of Arscaig
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 50993 13914
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16762

Cross Polarized, S16762

Plane Polarized, S16762

Plane Polarized, S16762