BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S67060; COLLNOYC2855;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone, Gritty, Medium-Grained, Deep Purple, Micaceous'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Middle ORS
Locality details SW slope of Creag a' Bhlair, 575 m SW of summit
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 535 259
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S67060

Cross Polarized, S67060

Plane Polarized, S67060

Plane Polarized, S67060