BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S61537; COLLNOYR2166;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: "Cherty" Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments "Cherty" vein in granite; L ORS
Locality details Fechlin Tunnel, chainage 10110 ft
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 5161 1623
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S61537

Cross Polarized, S61537

Plane Polarized, S61537

Plane Polarized, S61537