BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S46071; COLLNOYR348;
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite, Crushed'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Crushed quartzite
Locality details 950 yds N 10 deg W from Sallachan
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NM 9776 6386
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S46071

Cross Polarized, S46071

Plane Polarized, S46071

Plane Polarized, S46071