BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S49866; S49866/A; COLLNOYR933;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pelitic Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Typical pelitic gneiss
Locality details 550 yds W 11 deg N of NE end of Loch an Lagain Aintheach
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NG 9256 0300
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S49866

Cross Polarized, S49866

Plane Polarized, S49866

Plane Polarized, S49866


S49866/A

Cross Polarized, S49866/A

Plane Polarized, S49866/A

Plane Polarized, S49866/A