BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40590; COLLNOYB415;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcsilicate Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Calcsilicate hornfels (Ballachulish Limestone), in aureole of Ben Nevis granite
Locality details 1510 yds W 44 deg S of bridge over Allt nan Aire at Tomnafet
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1925 7709
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40590

Cross Polarized, S40590

Plane Polarized, S40590

Plane Polarized, S40590