BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41968; COLLNOXN1225;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Brecciated Hornfels With Microdiorite Veinlets'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Brecciated hornfels with microdiorite veinlets; from junction of Ben Nevis Complex and hornfelsed Leven Schists
Locality details 1535 yds E 24 deg S of of summit (2171 ft) of Sgor a' Pheanais
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2015 7561
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41968

Cross Polarized, S41968

Plane Polarized, S41968

Plane Polarized, S41968