BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34602; S34602/A; MR17400; LABNO1169;
Sample Donor UNKNOWN
Rock name 'Original entry: Aegirine-Augite Syenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details Quarry on W side of Loch Loyal
50k map sheet Altnaharra (108)

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Map reference NC 613 450
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34602

Cross Polarized, S34602

Plane Polarized, S34602

Plane Polarized, S34602


S34602/A

Cross Polarized, S34602/A

Plane Polarized, S34602/A

Plane Polarized, S34602/A