BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40112; COLLNOXJ319;
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine-Bearing Quartz-Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Large dyke cutting Moine; probably Tertiary dolerite, trend E-W
Locality details Shore of Loch Arkaig, 1600 yds E of Muick
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1382 9070
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40112

Cross Polarized, S40112

Plane Polarized, S40112

Plane Polarized, S40112