BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39788; COLLNOYB319;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Obscure discordant sheet, >3 ft, in injected pelite; trend approx. NNE and possibly dipping ESE. ?Microdiorite
Locality details N side of Ft William - Mallaig road, 1060 yds W 6 deg N of railway bridge over R Dubh Lighe
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9218 7981
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39788

Cross Polarized, S39788

Plane Polarized, S39788

Plane Polarized, S39788