BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S21694
Sample Donor Eyles,V.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Orthogneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Orthogneiss, SE side, a few inches from junction with marble
Locality details Marble quarry, Balephetrish Hill
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

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S21694

Cross Polarized, S21694

Plane Polarized, S21694

Plane Polarized, S21694