BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S61529; COLLNOYR2158;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartzite; Moine
Locality details Fechlin Tunnel, chainage 6250 ft; zero chainage = 1350 yds S 35 deg E of White Bridge (NH 4960 1434)
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 5134 1515
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S61529

Cross Polarized, S61529

Plane Polarized, S61529

Plane Polarized, S61529