BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S64849; COLLNOYR2437;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Centre of 2 m-wide dyke
Locality details 1 km N of Loch Ruthven
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 6200 2888
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S64849

Cross Polarized, S64849

Plane Polarized, S64849

Plane Polarized, S64849