BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52273; S52273/A; COLLNOYU687;
Sample Donor Harris,A.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist in psammitic granulite; concordant body about 6 ft thick - from E margin
Locality details 1940 yds N 20 deg W of Beinn Bheag (in R Garry)
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NH 0757 0220
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52273

Cross Polarized, S52273

Plane Polarized, S52273

Plane Polarized, S52273


S52273/A

Cross Polarized, S52273/A

Plane Polarized, S52273/A

Plane Polarized, S52273/A