BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16764
Sample Donor Dinham, C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Granite (Vein)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Abnormal type of hornblende-biotite vein from Lairg 'Granite'
Locality details Crags 0.625 mile SSW of Braemore
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 54915 02317
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16764

Cross Polarized, S16764

Plane Polarized, S16764

Plane Polarized, S16764