BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22070
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Pyroxenite (Cf. Jacupirangite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ultrabasic part of Loch Ailsh laccolith
Locality details Bed of Allt Cathair Bana 520 yds from junction with R Oykell; 0.75 mile N by E of Benmore Lodge
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 32595 12324
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22070

Cross Polarized, S22070

Plane Polarized, S22070

Plane Polarized, S22070