BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27209
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Altered Pelite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Altered pelitic schist, probably Ballachulish Slate near Ben Nevis Granite
Locality details Temporary railway bridge Allt na Creige Duibhe
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1473 7624
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27209

Cross Polarized, S27209

Plane Polarized, S27209

Plane Polarized, S27209