BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39780; COLLNOYB285;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant sheet, 1.5 ft thick, in injected pelite; dips at 30-40 deg towards east, along undulating joint. Microdiorite
Locality details 1220 yds E 2 deg N of Prince Charlie's Monument, Glenfinnan
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9166 8059
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39780

Cross Polarized, S39780

Plane Polarized, S39780

Plane Polarized, S39780