BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50062; S50062/A; COLLNOYR1042;
Sample Donor Dearnley,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 15 ft microdiorite; centre
Locality details 750 yds E 22 deg N from Ruthven House
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 608 272
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50062

Cross Polarized, S50062

Plane Polarized, S50062

Plane Polarized, S50062


S50062/A

Cross Polarized, S50062/A

Plane Polarized, S50062/A

Plane Polarized, S50062/A