BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1575; N1575/A; COLLNOFY1655;
Sample Donor Highton,A.J.
Rock name Schist; Semipelite;. 'Original entry: Semi Pelite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Schistose semi pelite, crenulations
Locality details Cnapan nan Laogh
50k map sheet Ben Macdui (64E)

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Map reference NN 9559 8036
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1575

Cross Polarized, N1575

Plane Polarized, N1575

Plane Polarized, N1575


N1575/A

Cross Polarized, N1575/A

Plane Polarized, N1575/A

Plane Polarized, N1575/A