BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35849
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Partially Amphibolitised Pyroxene Granulite With Sparse Garnet And Poor Kelyphit'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Partially amphibolitised pyroxene granulite with sparse garnet and poor kelyphite; much iron ore
Locality details 300 yds due W of end of Loch Thorsagearraidh, Rodel
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0428 8433
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35849

Cross Polarized, S35849

Plane Polarized, S35849

Plane Polarized, S35849