BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S83128; COLLNOFY923;
Sample Donor Highton,A.J.
Rock name Microgranite. 'Original entry: Aplite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Aplite vein cutting structure of Cairngorm Pluton
Locality details W face of Ruthed nam Meirleach
50k map sheet Aviemore (74E)

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Map reference NH 8996 0693
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S83128

Cross Polarized, S83128

Plane Polarized, S83128

Plane Polarized, S83128