BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S61587; S61587/A; S61587/B; COLLNOYW1058;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Biotite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz-biotite rock from thick band in Moine
Locality details Meall an Achaidh Gharbhgein
50k map sheet Cluanie (72)

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Map reference NG 9813 2879
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S61587

Cross Polarized, S61587

Plane Polarized, S61587

Plane Polarized, S61587


S61587/A

Cross Polarized, S61587/A

Plane Polarized, S61587/A

Plane Polarized, S61587/A


S61587/B

Cross Polarized, S61587/B

Plane Polarized, S61587/B

Plane Polarized, S61587/B