BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S36307
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcsilicate Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Calcsilicate band from nose of small fold pitching to SW in centre of NE syncline, which also pitches WSW. Note: schistosity is parallel to axial plane of fold
Locality details About 500 yds S 30 deg W of trig pt 1152 ft Sgurr an t-Sasunnaich
50k map sheet Arisaig (61)

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Map reference NM 676 875
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S36307

Cross Polarized, S36307

Plane Polarized, S36307

Plane Polarized, S36307