BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S70887; COLLNONX743; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Rock,N.M.S. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Calcsilicate Rock' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Anomalous occurrences of limestones in Moine: may be of Moine or Lewisian age |
| Locality details | Old quarry on the Airde Shinness, Loch Shin |
| 50k map sheet | Lairg (102) |
| Map reference | NC 5222 1394 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S70887
