BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70920; S70920/A; COLLNONX778;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limestone (inclusion in Coire nam Muc mass); Scaddle - Coire nam Muc Complex (age uncertain)
Locality details Allt an Tuirn Uidhir, Glen Gour
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NM 9693 6437
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70920

Cross Polarized, S70920

Plane Polarized, S70920

Plane Polarized, S70920


S70920/A

Cross Polarized, S70920/A

Plane Polarized, S70920/A

Plane Polarized, S70920/A