BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33169
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Psammite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Psammitic host rock in hornblende gneiss belt, sub-Moine series
Locality details 525 yds W 12 deg S of Lettermorar
50k map sheet Arisaig (61)

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Map reference NM 7283 8971
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33169

Cross Polarized, S33169

Plane Polarized, S33169

Plane Polarized, S33169