BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11599
Sample Donor Maufe, H.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Volcanic rock; Memoir, p. 181
Locality details 500 yds S of Bealach Dearg
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1502 5320
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11599

Cross Polarized, S11599

Plane Polarized, S11599

Plane Polarized, S11599