BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11790
Sample Donor Maconachie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Amphiboite: Epidiorite?'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Marginal facies of Carn Chuinneag Complex, intrusive in the Moine Series; blue quartz: See Mem. Sh 93, pp. 95; Summ. Prog. 1906, p. 66
Locality details 783 yds slightly E by N of Carn Dubh
50k map sheet Alness (93)

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Map reference NH 489 869
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11790

Cross Polarized, S11790

Plane Polarized, S11790

Plane Polarized, S11790