BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55901; S55901/A; S55901/B; S55901/D; S55901/F; S55901/G; COLLNODL443;
Sample Donor Dearnley,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Grey Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grey gneiss at dyke contact 30 yds SE of S. 55897-55900
Locality details Ardivachar Point, shoreline
50k map sheet Benbecula ? (79)

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Map reference NF 738 458
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55901/A

Cross Polarized, S55901/A

Plane Polarized, S55901/A

Plane Polarized, S55901/A


S55901/B

Cross Polarized, S55901/B

Plane Polarized, S55901/B

Plane Polarized, S55901/B


S55901/D

Cross Polarized, S55901/D

Plane Polarized, S55901/D

Plane Polarized, S55901/D


S55901/F

Cross Polarized, S55901/F

Plane Polarized, S55901/F

Plane Polarized, S55901/F


S55901/G

Cross Polarized, S55901/G

Plane Polarized, S55901/G

Plane Polarized, S55901/G