BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S48464; COLLNOYR687;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sillimanite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sillimanite schist at edge of Glendessary Complex
Locality details 110 yds W 10 deg N from Glen Pean House
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9353 9032
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S48464

Cross Polarized, S48464

Plane Polarized, S48464

Plane Polarized, S48464