BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S83033; S83033/A; S83033/B; S83033/C; COLLNOFY814;
Sample Donor Highton,A.J.
Rock name Igneous Rock And Igneous Sediment (Hierarchy). 'Original entry: Igneous Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments A) Semi pelitic xenolith, B) Foliated microgranite, C) Aplogranite vein
Locality details Creagan na h-Othaisge
50k map sheet Nairn (Lochindorb) (84E)

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Map reference NH 9830 3121
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S83033/A

Cross Polarized, S83033/A

Plane Polarized, S83033/A

Plane Polarized, S83033/A


S83033/B

Cross Polarized, S83033/B

Plane Polarized, S83033/B

Plane Polarized, S83033/B


S83033/C

Cross Polarized, S83033/C

Plane Polarized, S83033/C

Plane Polarized, S83033/C