BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70553; COLLNOYR2598;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Calcsilicate Band'
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 3795 0620
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70553

Cross Polarized, S70553

Plane Polarized, S70553

Plane Polarized, S70553