BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39765; S39765/A; COLLNOYB248;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Porphyrite, Feldsparphyric'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant sheet, obscure, in injected pelite, probably several feet thick; ?porphyrite, feldsparphyric
Locality details 880 yds N 26 deg W of railway bridge over R Dubh Lighe
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9281 8040
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39765

Cross Polarized, S39765

Plane Polarized, S39765

Plane Polarized, S39765


S39765/A

Cross Polarized, S39765/A

Plane Polarized, S39765/A

Plane Polarized, S39765/A