BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22028
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diopside Rock; Altered Dolomite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Talcose rock passing into coarse mica rock; tremolite present, no talc
Locality details 590 yds 25deg W of N of NE corner of Loch Sail an Ruathair
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 33227 15456
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22028

Cross Polarized, S22028

Plane Polarized, S22028

Plane Polarized, S22028