BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S2056 |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Christison, Sir Robert (1797-1882) |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Hornblende Andesite' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Looks like a P dyke (E B Bailey) |
| Locality details | Precipice, Ben Nevis, lower part |
| 50k map sheet | Ben Nevis (53) |
| Map reference | NN 16 72 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S2056
