BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S72739; S72739/A; COLLNOYW1424;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Microdiorite dyke cutting Moine
Locality details Allt Ruighe Doilleirich
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 3857 1537
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S72739

Cross Polarized, S72739

Plane Polarized, S72739

Plane Polarized, S72739


S72739/A

Cross Polarized, S72739/A

Plane Polarized, S72739/A

Plane Polarized, S72739/A