BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S83173; COLLNOFY969;
Sample Donor Highton,A.J.
Rock name Porphyry. 'Original entry: Felsite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Felsite with quartz and biotite phenocrysts
Locality details Creag Mheadonach
50k map sheet Aviemore (74E)

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Map reference NH 9450 1397
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S83173

Cross Polarized, S83173

Plane Polarized, S83173

Plane Polarized, S83173