BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70253; S70253/A;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Metalimestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details Foyers limestone quarry (disused), Gleann Liath
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 5045 2025
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70253

Cross Polarized, S70253

Plane Polarized, S70253

Plane Polarized, S70253


S70253/A

Cross Polarized, S70253/A

Plane Polarized, S70253/A

Plane Polarized, S70253/A