BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S64512; COLLNOYR2404;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite, Foliated'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments From 5 m-wide sheet
Locality details 2.5 km NE from Fort Augustus
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 3936 1129
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S64512

Cross Polarized, S64512

Plane Polarized, S64512

Plane Polarized, S64512