BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22096
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pelite Or Semipelite (Contact Metamorphosed)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Schist taken in series A-F, with reference to Ross of Mull Granite margin. A close to margin; Pre-Tertiary Mem, pp. 50, 53; sillimanite, cordierite
Locality details A5. 200 yds SW of Knocknafenaig, 1 mile 670 yds SSW of Bunessan
50k map sheet Iona (43)

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Map reference NM 3692 1988
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22096

Cross Polarized, S22096

Plane Polarized, S22096

Plane Polarized, S22096