BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42795; COLLNOYB612;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basic Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basic hornblende gneiss, typical of the area
Locality details Coir' a' Bhoganaich, 800 yds S 34 deg W of A' Chuil
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9393 9175
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42795

Cross Polarized, S42795

Plane Polarized, S42795

Plane Polarized, S42795