BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11669
Sample Donor Hinxman, Lionel W. (see also LHH)
Rock name 'Original entry: Pyroxene-Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Same band as S. 10607. Actually in Inverness-shire but mapped on Ross &Cromarty Sh. 97SE
Locality details 0.75 mile WSW of Corriehallie Lodge, Glen Orrin
50k map sheet Inverness (83)

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Map reference NH 345 480
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11669

Cross Polarized, S11669

Plane Polarized, S11669

Plane Polarized, S11669