BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S38596; COLLNOXJ195;
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Psammite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mobilised psammite with mica aggregates forming light spots; ?remnants of porphyritic crystals
Locality details Allt Suileag 1800 ft upstream from Fassifearn Bridge
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0225 7949
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S38596

Cross Polarized, S38596

Plane Polarized, S38596

Plane Polarized, S38596