BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S53628; COLLNOYR1650;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Felsite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Felsite dyke cuts Moine, cut off at ORS unconformity
Locality details 1200 yds N 11 deg W of outflow from Loch Ruthven
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 599 287
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S53628

Cross Polarized, S53628

Plane Polarized, S53628

Plane Polarized, S53628