BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S37648; COLLNOPS361;
Sample Donor Sabine,P.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Canisp Porphyry'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sill, here 280 ft thick; present top of sill
Locality details Beinn Gharbh, on summit
50k map sheet Lochinver (107)

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Map reference NC 217 223
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S37648

Cross Polarized, S37648

Plane Polarized, S37648

Plane Polarized, S37648