BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39740; COLLNOYB267;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Concordant sheet, 4ft, in mica schist (more westerly of two similar sheets that run in contact and diverge slightly southwards); microdiorite
Locality details R Spean, right bank, 790 yds S 4 deg W of junction of Inverness and Gairlochy roads
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2082 8157
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39740

Cross Polarized, S39740

Plane Polarized, S39740

Plane Polarized, S39740