BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11212
Sample Donor Anderson,J.G.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Stippled Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz schist (bands of zircon, also epidote and garnet)
Locality details 1000 ft SE from S corner of Lochan nan Gobhlag
50k map sheet Alness (93)

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Map reference NH 427 736
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11212

Cross Polarized, S11212

Plane Polarized, S11212

Plane Polarized, S11212