BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S58689; COLLNOYR2038;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Granodiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Typical porphyritic granodiorite: Caledonian
Locality details Glen Lia - Loch Mhor tunnel, chainage 5500 ft
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 5182 2032
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S58689

Cross Polarized, S58689

Plane Polarized, S58689

Plane Polarized, S58689