BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S38274
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse diorite in remapped isolated of basic diorite of Glen Loy
Locality details From Achaphubill, 4260 ft at 212 deg
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NN 0722 7497
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S38274

Cross Polarized, S38274

Plane Polarized, S38274

Plane Polarized, S38274