BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50070; COLLNOYR1050;
Sample Donor Dearnley,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite ("Porphyrite")'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained pink porphyrite
Locality details 950 yds W 43 deg N from N end of Loch Killin
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 517 120
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50070

Cross Polarized, S50070

Plane Polarized, S50070

Plane Polarized, S50070