BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S20271
Sample Donor Tait,D.; Wilson, George Victor;
Rock name 'Original entry: Xenolith Bearing Sapphire And Spinel'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Beautiful example of the breaking up of anorthite-sillimanite xenolith; Memoir, pp. 273, 276-277; QJGS 1922, vol. 78, Plate IX, Fig. 6
Locality details Nuns' Pass, Carsaig
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 5235 2034
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions