BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35817
Sample Donor Anderson,J.G.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite, With Muscovite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Binnein Quartzite (Dalradian), 36 ft from base of exposure
Locality details Crags above road to Mamore Lodge 250 yds NE of junction of latter and main road along N side of Loch Leven
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1766 6243
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35817

Cross Polarized, S35817

Plane Polarized, S35817

Plane Polarized, S35817