BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S37764
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist sill in Moine, cf. other hornblendites
Locality details Allt an Eildean, NE tributary, 7320 ft at 120 deg from Sron Liath
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1325 8026
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S37764

Cross Polarized, S37764

Plane Polarized, S37764

Plane Polarized, S37764