BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S72770; S72770/A; COLLNOYW1457;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porphyrite sheet cutting Moine
Locality details Allt Baile nan Carn
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 2754 1468
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S72770

Cross Polarized, S72770

Plane Polarized, S72770

Plane Polarized, S72770


S72770/A

Cross Polarized, S72770/A

Plane Polarized, S72770/A

Plane Polarized, S72770/A