BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43899; COLLNOXJ1061;
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende diorite; probably small intrusive mass in Moine; cf. Glen Loy types, could be epidiorite
Locality details 2300 yds E 23 deg S from Cnocan Dubh
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NH 1924 0263
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43899

Cross Polarized, S43899

Plane Polarized, S43899

Plane Polarized, S43899