BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S37644; COLLNOPS356;
Sample Donor Sabine,P.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Canisp Porphyry'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sill in Torridonian Sandstone, 17 ft thick
Locality details Altan Laoigh 775 yds below loch near summit of Beinn Gharbh
50k map sheet Lochinver (107)

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Map reference NC 224 225
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S37644

Cross Polarized, S37644

Plane Polarized, S37644

Plane Polarized, S37644