BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8826
Sample Donor Wilson, J.S.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fragment in agglomerate
Locality details Coire na h-Urchaire
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1515 7171
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8826

Cross Polarized, S8826

Plane Polarized, S8826

Plane Polarized, S8826