BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S70592; S70592/A; COLLNONX883;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pelitic Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Glen Urquhart serpentine/metamorphic complex (age uncertain) or Moine
Locality details Crag 150 m NW of Upper Gartally
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 4867 3140
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S70592

Cross Polarized, S70592

Plane Polarized, S70592

Plane Polarized, S70592


S70592/A

Cross Polarized, S70592/A

Plane Polarized, S70592/A

Plane Polarized, S70592/A