BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S64851; COLLNOYR2439;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments From 1 m-wide sheet with oblique foliation, which cross-cuts gneissose psammite
Locality details 400 m NE from Knollbuck
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 3697 0581
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S64851

Cross Polarized, S64851

Plane Polarized, S64851

Plane Polarized, S64851