BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32452
Sample Donor Eyles,V.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Marble With Quartz + Augite, And Feldspathic Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Diopside-rich variety of pink marble
Locality details Pink marble quarry, Balephetrish
50k map sheet Tiree (42)

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Map reference NM 0141 4734
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32452

Cross Polarized, S32452

Plane Polarized, S32452

Plane Polarized, S32452