BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40226; COLLNOYB376;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcsilicate Rock With Garnet And ?Hornblende'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limy ?calcsilicate rib in Leven Phyllites, contains garnet and ?hornblende; typical of fairly numerous ribs 1-3 inches thick in calcareous zone
Locality details R Spean, 1260 yds E 37 deg S of junction of R Cour and R Spean
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2582 8046
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40226

Cross Polarized, S40226

Plane Polarized, S40226

Plane Polarized, S40226