BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S37770
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Typical Unfoliated Hornblendite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Typical unfoliated hornblendite of Glen loy complex
Locality details Allt an Eildean, NE tributary, 600 ft upstream from tributary 7320 ft at 120 deg from Sron Liath
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1314 8032
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S37770

Cross Polarized, S37770

Plane Polarized, S37770

Plane Polarized, S37770