BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S70486; COLLNONX845; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Rock,N.M.S. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Banded Hornblende-Rich Quartzite' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Banded hornblende-rich quartzite: hornblendic rocks in Glenfinnan Division Moine quartzite host adjacent to slide zone and microdiorite intrusive |
| Locality details | Lochside exposure on N side of Loch Quoich at small promontory E of Allt Coire Peitreach (loose blocks on beach adjacent to shore exposure) |
| 50k map sheet | Loch Eil (62) |
| Map reference | NH 0346 0262 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S70486
