BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1190; COLLNOWX1353;
Sample Donor Stephenson,D.
Rock name Porphyry. 'Original entry: Felsite Porphyry'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porph felsite, 1mm qtz & fsp phenocrysts
Locality details NW spur of Carn Liath
50k map sheet Ben Macdui (64E)

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Map reference NO 0235 8737
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1190

Cross Polarized, N1190

Plane Polarized, N1190

Plane Polarized, N1190