BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41144; COLLNOXN1063;
Sample Donor Wright,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Calcsilicate hornfels from c. 1 ft rather massive band in contorted, banded, hornfels (?Ballachulish Limestone) of S. 41143
Locality details Allt a' Mhuilinn, 1860 yds S 7.5 deg E of Inverlochy Castle
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1554 7638
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41144

Cross Polarized, S41144

Plane Polarized, S41144

Plane Polarized, S41144