BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S9313
Sample Donor Kynaston, Herbert
Rock name 'Original entry: Augite Andesite Or Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Altered, phenocrysts numerous, original augite replaced by pale green hornblende; see Memoir, p. 99
Locality details W side of Coire Cruachan
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 077 289
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S9313

Cross Polarized, S9313

Plane Polarized, S9313

Plane Polarized, S9313