BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S21228
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Pelitic Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Typical garnetiferous pelitic gneiss; well-marked belt in this locality
Locality details W shore, Glenborrodale Bay, beside Castle Jetty
50k map sheet Tobermory (52)

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Map reference NM 6066 6066
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S21228

Cross Polarized, S21228

Plane Polarized, S21228

Plane Polarized, S21228