BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70529; S70529/A; COLLNOYR2574;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Laminated, Crenulated Garnetiferous Phyllite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basal Dalradian cut by Late Caledonian dykes
Locality details River Tarff
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 3802 0707
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70529

Cross Polarized, S70529

Plane Polarized, S70529

Plane Polarized, S70529


S70529/A

Cross Polarized, S70529/A

Plane Polarized, S70529/A

Plane Polarized, S70529/A