BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50020; COLLNOYR1065;
Sample Donor Dearnley,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Thick microdiorite sheet
Locality details 900 yds W 30 deg S from Ardgour House
50k map sheet Ben Nevis (53)

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Map reference NM 9876 6353
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50020

Cross Polarized, S50020

Plane Polarized, S50020

Plane Polarized, S50020