BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S36265; COLLNOZH17;
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Semipelite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Oblique foliation in semipelitic beds, upper psammitic group, inclined at 50-60 deg to E, 30-35 deg S. Strike of beds N-S with 75 deg dip to W. Cut at right angles to dip of foliation
Locality details W coast of Eilean Ighe, just above fucus line, 400 yds W 15 deg S of spot ht 68.4 ft; location B of paper by Richey
50k map sheet Arisaig (61)

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Map reference NM 6272 8773
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S36265

Cross Polarized, S36265

Plane Polarized, S36265

Plane Polarized, S36265