BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11626
Sample Donor Maufe, H.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Leven Schist, new mica, possibly after cordierite; Memoir, p. 201
Locality details 2 ft from granite, Bealach Fhaolain
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1312 5376
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11626

Cross Polarized, S11626

Plane Polarized, S11626

Plane Polarized, S11626