BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11543
Sample Donor Grabham, G.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granitite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Acid Cruachan Granite; Memoir, p. 159
Locality details 1200 yds E 5 deg S of Allt Chaoruinn Lodge
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 2077 5075
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11543

Cross Polarized, S11543

Plane Polarized, S11543

Plane Polarized, S11543