BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11601
Sample Donor Maufe, H.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Volcanic rock
Locality details 330 yds SW of spot ht 2611 ft, Beinn Fhada, Glencoe
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 1698 5508
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11601

Cross Polarized, S11601

Plane Polarized, S11601

Plane Polarized, S11601