BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S48646; COLLNOYB142;
Sample Donor Harris,A.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sheet of foliated coarse garnetiferous hornblende schist
Locality details 1 mile 170 yds W 24 deg N of bridge carrying Mallaig road over R Fionn Lighe
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9443 8020
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S48646

Cross Polarized, S48646

Plane Polarized, S48646

Plane Polarized, S48646