BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34193; S34193/A; S34193/A';
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pyroxenite With Spinel, Olivine, Hornblende'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments (2 slides) Edenite-saxonite gneiss (intrusion in paragneiss)
Locality details 0.16 mile due W of northernmost point of Loch Thorsagearraidh, Rodel
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0425 8425
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34193

Cross Polarized, S34193

Plane Polarized, S34193

Plane Polarized, S34193


S34193/A

Cross Polarized, S34193/A

Plane Polarized, S34193/A

Plane Polarized, S34193/A


S34193/A'

Cross Polarized, S34193/A'

Plane Polarized, S34193/A'

Plane Polarized, S34193/A'