BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35808
Sample Donor Anderson,J.G.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Binnein Quartzite (Dalradian), 96 ft from base of exposure
Locality details Crags 0.25 mile S of Caolasnancon, Loch Leven
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 139 602
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35808

Cross Polarized, S35808

Plane Polarized, S35808

Plane Polarized, S35808