BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S14017
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments It seems to me that along certain lines the fibrous mineral produced by the hornfelsing is involved in the shearing (W.B.W.) What is the fibrous mineral?
Locality details Rubha Dubh, Scalasaig
50k map sheet Colonsay (35)

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Map reference NR 3918 9355
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S14017

Cross Polarized, S14017

Plane Polarized, S14017

Plane Polarized, S14017