BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S67476
Sample Donor Presentation to BGS
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments The Fearn granite (LORS - Newer Granite)
Locality details Torr Leathann Quarry, 8 miles NNW of Alness
50k map sheet Alness (93)

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Map reference NH 625 793
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S67476

Cross Polarized, S67476

Plane Polarized, S67476

Plane Polarized, S67476