BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S77291; COLLNOKX449;
Sample Donor Gallagher,M.J.
Rock name Metadiorite.
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Microdiorite dyke in limestone, trend 002, 5m thick.
Locality details Largest limestone quarry on Mammie Hill, 300m SW of summit
50k map sheet Tomintoul (75)

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Map reference NJ 3140 0166
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S77291

Cross Polarized, S77291

Plane Polarized, S77291

Plane Polarized, S77291