BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11232
Sample Donor Crampton, Cecil B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Andalusite Schist/Hornfels?'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Like S.11231, but less schistose; andalusite replaced by white mica; pseudos show remains of chiastolite structure
Locality details Near cairn, Ben nan Eun
50k map sheet Alness (93)

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Map reference NH 448 759
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11232

Cross Polarized, S11232

Plane Polarized, S11232

Plane Polarized, S11232