BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50453; S50453/A; COLLNOXJ435;
Sample Donor Dearnley,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Microdiorite
Locality details Bealach na Geire, 970 yds S 42 deg W from spot ht 1835 ft Meall a' Bhainne
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 896 778
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50453

Cross Polarized, S50453

Plane Polarized, S50453

Plane Polarized, S50453


S50453/A

Cross Polarized, S50453/A

Plane Polarized, S50453/A

Plane Polarized, S50453/A