BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19547
Sample Donor Hinxman, Lionel W. (see also LHH)
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Refractory Rocks; Min Res Vol. VI (2nd Edn. 1920), p. 184
Locality details NW shore of loch Leven, 0.75 mile NW of Caolasnancon
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1291 6129
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19547

Cross Polarized, S19547

Plane Polarized, S19547

Plane Polarized, S19547