BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S37783
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite Vein Cuts Hornblendite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granite vein cuts hornblendite and is modified thereby, cf. S. 37787
Locality details Allt Sheangain, 1380 ft upstream from road bridge
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1272 7958
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S37783

Cross Polarized, S37783

Plane Polarized, S37783

Plane Polarized, S37783