BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S53663; COLLNOYR1640;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Red ?Flinty Crush Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Red ?flinty crush rock cutting quartzite
Locality details 300 yds E 21 deg S of Foyers Hotel
50k map sheet Fort Augustus (73)

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Map reference NH 5059 2141
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S53663

Cross Polarized, S53663

Plane Polarized, S53663

Plane Polarized, S53663