BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S71375; COLLNOFY148;
Sample Donor Highton,A.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcsilicate Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Rib with good foliation striking 160 deg, dip 10 deg W; Moine
Locality details 600 m WNW of Coire nan Gearran
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 2870 0736
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S71375

Cross Polarized, S71375

Plane Polarized, S71375

Plane Polarized, S71375