BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S2877; S2877/a; S2877/b;
Sample Donor Dakyns, John Roche
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sphene abundant
Locality details S end of Red Crag, Forest Lodge, Glen Tilt
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 920 736
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S2877

Cross Polarized, S2877

Plane Polarized, S2877

Plane Polarized, S2877


S2877/a

Cross Polarized, S2877/a

Plane Polarized, S2877/a

Plane Polarized, S2877/a


S2877/b

Cross Polarized, S2877/b

Plane Polarized, S2877/b

Plane Polarized, S2877/b