BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S57856; COLLNOYR1879;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Typical Pale Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lewisian country rock
Locality details E side of Loch Claidh
50k map sheet Shieldinish ? (99)

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Map reference NB 2532 0257
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S57856

Cross Polarized, S57856

Plane Polarized, S57856

Plane Polarized, S57856