BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S20703
Sample Donor Anderson, E.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Rock Mainly Composed Of Garnet - And Quartz'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Band of graphitic biotite granulite associated with S. 20693: like a sediment, but more feldspathic
Locality details 600 ft NW of Dun Cul Bhuirg
50k map sheet Iona (43)

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Map reference NM 2636 2476
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S20703

Cross Polarized, S20703

Plane Polarized, S20703

Plane Polarized, S20703