BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11448
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Lamprophyre'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lamprophyre quite distinct from S. 11449; a massive band within the green schist
Locality details 100 yds ENE of Lochan on NE end of Beinn Ceitlein
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1818 5005
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11448

Cross Polarized, S11448

Plane Polarized, S11448

Plane Polarized, S11448