BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S58414; COLLNOYR1951;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartzite of Glen Lia Series
Locality details Glen Lia - Ness tunnel, chainage 1695 ft
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 5100 2121
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S58414

Cross Polarized, S58414

Plane Polarized, S58414

Plane Polarized, S58414