BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70589; S70589/A; COLLNONX880;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Richly Graphitic Kyanite-Biotite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Glen Urquhart serpentine/metamorphic complex (age uncertain)
Locality details Shelves just E of forest fence W of Upper Gartally
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 4846 3142
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70589

Cross Polarized, S70589

Plane Polarized, S70589

Plane Polarized, S70589


S70589/A

Cross Polarized, S70589/A

Plane Polarized, S70589/A

Plane Polarized, S70589/A