BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41897; S41897/A; S41897/B; S41897/C; COLLNOYM43;
Sample Donor Johnson,M.R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Phyllite With Biotite Porphyroblasts'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Phyllite with biotite porphyroblasts
Locality details Stream section, tributary of Allt Chomhlaidh, 3200 m W 52 deg N of Stob Choire Claurigh
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2402 7620
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41897

Cross Polarized, S41897

Plane Polarized, S41897

Plane Polarized, S41897


S41897/A

Cross Polarized, S41897/A

Plane Polarized, S41897/A

Plane Polarized, S41897/A


S41897/B

Cross Polarized, S41897/B

Plane Polarized, S41897/B

Plane Polarized, S41897/B


S41897/C

Cross Polarized, S41897/C

Plane Polarized, S41897/C

Plane Polarized, S41897/C