BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11476
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Augite-Hornblende-Biotite Malchite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke in andesite, (latitised); Memoir, p., 176
Locality details 1000 yds WNW of Allt Chaoruinn
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1890 5131
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11476

Cross Polarized, S11476

Plane Polarized, S11476

Plane Polarized, S11476