BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22082; S22082/A; S22082/B;
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Deformed Lamprophyric Rock Cf. S.22063'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist contact not seen in Moine above Moine thrust
Locality details On slope 150 yds NE from keeper's cottage, Benmore House
50k map sheet Lairg (102)

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Map reference NC 32318 11577
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22082/A

Cross Polarized, S22082/A

Plane Polarized, S22082/A

Plane Polarized, S22082/A


S22082/B

Cross Polarized, S22082/B

Plane Polarized, S22082/B

Plane Polarized, S22082/B