BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S12446
Sample Donor Maufe, H.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Hornblende Andesite (Much Baked)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Volcanics baked by Cruachan Granite; Memoir, p. 205
Locality details 420 yds S by E of Stob Coire Raineach, Glen Coe
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1845 5442
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S12446

Cross Polarized, S12446

Plane Polarized, S12446

Plane Polarized, S12446