BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S5892; S5892/A; S5892/B;
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Torridon Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Torridonian at junction with Old Gneiss
Locality details Shore S of Loch Arnish
50k map sheet Applecross (81)

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Map reference NG 586 477
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S5892/A

Cross Polarized, S5892/A

Plane Polarized, S5892/A

Plane Polarized, S5892/A


S5892/B

Cross Polarized, S5892/B

Plane Polarized, S5892/B

Plane Polarized, S5892/B