BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52272; S52272/A; COLLNOYU686;
Sample Donor Harris,A.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist in granite gneiss; concordant sheet about 1 ft thick
Locality details 2300 yds N 34 deg W of Beinn Bheag (in dam spillway)
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 0716 0239
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52272

Cross Polarized, S52272

Plane Polarized, S52272

Plane Polarized, S52272


S52272/A

Cross Polarized, S52272/A

Plane Polarized, S52272/A

Plane Polarized, S52272/A