BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8738
Sample Donor Gunn, W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Augite-Enstatite Rock (Lherzolite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Rocks of the fundamental complex. Ultrabasic rocks and dykes in them. With some tremolite; partly serpentinised
Locality details Glenarigolach E side near foot of burn, Big Gruinard River
50k map sheet Inverbroom (92)

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Map reference NG 984 888
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8738

Cross Polarized, S8738

Plane Polarized, S8738

Plane Polarized, S8738