BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S12393; S12393/A; S12393/B; S12393/C;
Sample Donor Hinseman, L.H. (aka L W Hinxman, use LWH)
Rock name 'Original entry: Scapolite-Augite-Hornblende Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lewisian; see Mem. Sh. 83, pp. 35, 50 & Summ. Prog. 1905, p. 104
Locality details Allt Coire Dubh, 1 mile NE of Scardroy
50k map sheet Lochcarron (82)

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Map reference NH 22134 52336
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S12393

Cross Polarized, S12393

Plane Polarized, S12393

Plane Polarized, S12393


S12393/A

Cross Polarized, S12393/A

Plane Polarized, S12393/A

Plane Polarized, S12393/A


S12393/B

Cross Polarized, S12393/B

Plane Polarized, S12393/B

Plane Polarized, S12393/B


S12393/C

Cross Polarized, S12393/C

Plane Polarized, S12393/C

Plane Polarized, S12393/C