BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S18980 |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Macconachie,A. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Calcsilicate Rock' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Diopside associated with biotite in large flakes |
| Locality details | Marble quarries on E side of Balephetrish Bay, Tiree |
| 50k map sheet | Tiree (42) |
| Map reference | NM 0141 4734 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S18980
