BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S20761
Sample Donor Anderson, E.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Anorthite-Bytownite Spinel Xenolith'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Xenolith in intrusive sill or sheet, no sapphire, invaded by volcanic matter; Memoir, p. 273
Locality details 750 yds S from cairn on Cruachan Min
50k map sheet Iona (43)

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Map reference NM 4471 2096
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S20761

Cross Polarized, S20761

Plane Polarized, S20761

Plane Polarized, S20761