BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55828; COLLNOYR1793;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Red Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Red porphyrite, 10 ft wide
Locality details 3000 yds E 13 deg S from Loch a' Bhealaich
50k map sheet Cluanie (72)

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Map reference NH 049 199
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55828

Cross Polarized, S55828

Plane Polarized, S55828

Plane Polarized, S55828