BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S12394
Sample Donor Hinseman, L.H. (aka L W Hinxman, use LWH)
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lewisian; acid type, epidotic
Locality details Coire na Leannidh, Scardroy
50k map sheet Lochcarron (82)

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Map reference NH 21118 53836
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S12394

Cross Polarized, S12394

Plane Polarized, S12394

Plane Polarized, S12394