BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11295
Sample Donor Caruthers, R.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Spilite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Spilite, with quartz spots, in epidiorite 5 yards from contact with grit
Locality details Quarry behind Tayvallich post office
50k map sheet Jura (28)

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Map reference NR 739 872
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11295

Cross Polarized, S11295

Plane Polarized, S11295

Plane Polarized, S11295