BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S65800; COLLNOYR2458;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 30 cm black ?microdiorite dyke, ORS
Locality details New road cut on A9, opposite Garry intake
50k map sheet Blair Atholl (55)

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Map reference NN 692 719
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S65800

Cross Polarized, S65800

Plane Polarized, S65800

Plane Polarized, S65800