BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39849; COLLNOXN573;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Siltstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments From vertically-dipping sediments on margin of Great Glen Crush Zone
Locality details Stream section, 1170 yds N 36 deg W of Rathliesbeag
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2041 8601
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39849

Cross Polarized, S39849

Plane Polarized, S39849

Plane Polarized, S39849