BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S72278; COLLNOCX939;
Sample Donor Smith,C.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Psammite, Paler And Coarser Than S.72277'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Psammite, paler and coarser than S.72277; Moine
Locality details Stream 10-20 m above bend, S side of Glen Urquhart
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 4345 2922
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S72278

Cross Polarized, S72278

Plane Polarized, S72278

Plane Polarized, S72278