BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34836
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Andesine-Hornblende Pyroxene'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Metagabbro (Lewisian garnet-pyroxene-labradorite gneiss); 2 ft vein in anorthosite
Locality details Roineval, 50 ft below S side of col to Beinn na h-Aire, Rodel
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0455 8585
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34836

Cross Polarized, S34836

Plane Polarized, S34836

Plane Polarized, S34836