BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S48346; COLLNOYW261;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lewisian
Locality details Glen Strathfarrar hydro scheme, Deanie main low-pressure tunnel; chainage 9204
50k map sheet Lochcarron (82)

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Map reference NH 2278 3966
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S48346

Cross Polarized, S48346

Plane Polarized, S48346

Plane Polarized, S48346