BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S71358; COLLNOFY130;
Sample Donor Highton,A.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Mafic Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments From 5 m dyke strike 080 deg dip 90 deg; Caledonian
Locality details 600 m SW of Meall nan Gearran
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 2958 0548
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S71358

Cross Polarized, S71358

Plane Polarized, S71358

Plane Polarized, S71358