BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32427
Sample Donor Macgregor,A.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Crystal'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Big hornblende crystal enclosed in diopside rock; section shows interlocking junction
Locality details Coast 724 yds N 35 deg E from E end of lochan at Carrastaoin
50k map sheet Tiree (42)

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Map reference NL 9525 4759
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32427

Cross Polarized, S32427

Plane Polarized, S32427

Plane Polarized, S32427