BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S65298; COLLNOYC2832;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Reay Diorite. Slightly foliated medium-grained diorite
Locality details Abandoned quarry, N side of A836 on Creagan Loisgte, 870 m SW of Sandside House, Reay
50k map sheet Reay (115)

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Map reference NC 947 647
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S65298

Cross Polarized, S65298

Plane Polarized, S65298

Plane Polarized, S65298