BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70987; COLLNONX911;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calc-Schist (0.20m)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Paragneisses in Lewisian inlier, Scardroy; sampled from top (S.70980) to exposed base (S.70989) of paragneiss band
Locality details Continuous vertical section in cliff of W bank of gorge of Allt a'Choire Dhuibh, above Loch Beannacharain, Strath Conon
50k map sheet Lochcarron (82)

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Map reference NH 2240 5224
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70987

Cross Polarized, S70987

Plane Polarized, S70987

Plane Polarized, S70987