BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39770; COLLNOYB270;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Porphyrite, Small Feldspar And Hornblende Phenocrysts'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Obscure body, relations with country rock (injected pelite) not seen. ?Porphyrite, small feldspar and hornblende phenocrysts
Locality details 770 yds N 42 deg W of railway bridge over R Dubh Lighe
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9269 8021
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39770

Cross Polarized, S39770

Plane Polarized, S39770

Plane Polarized, S39770