BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70590; COLLNONX881;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Laminated Pelitic Gneiss (Moine Type)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Glen Urquhart serpentine/metamorphic complex (age uncertain) or Moine
Locality details Tump 200 m WSW of Upper Gartally
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 4848 3131
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70590

Cross Polarized, S70590

Plane Polarized, S70590

Plane Polarized, S70590