BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S37768
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Mica-Bearing Hornblendite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mica-bearing hornblendite; compare other hornnblendites. Cuts Moine psammites
Locality details 1170 ft along coast from Achaphubuil
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0829 7629
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S37768

Cross Polarized, S37768

Plane Polarized, S37768

Plane Polarized, S37768