BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8825
Sample Donor Wilson, J.S.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesite, 20-30 ft thick above granite
Locality details At 2750 ft?, Coire na h-Urchaire, Ben Nevis
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1507 7173
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8825

Cross Polarized, S8825

Plane Polarized, S8825

Plane Polarized, S8825