BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39693
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcsilicate Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Calcsilicate hornfels (Ballachulish limestone)
Locality details E of quarry, junction of old and new roads, Loch Achtriochtan
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1384 5665
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39693

Cross Polarized, S39693

Plane Polarized, S39693

Plane Polarized, S39693