BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35816
Sample Donor Anderson,J.G.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Binnein Quartzite (Dalradian), 20 ft from base of exposure
Locality details Roadside crag opposite low water mark at head of Loch Leven
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1787 6225
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35816

Cross Polarized, S35816

Plane Polarized, S35816

Plane Polarized, S35816