BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40191; COLLNOYB332;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Microdiorite, With Large Angular Xenoliths Of Moine Pelite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant 1-4 ft sheet, dipping E, in injected Moine pelite; ?microdiorite, containing large angular xenoliths of country rock
Locality details R Dubh Lighe, 1400 yds E 6.5 deg S of SE corner of Lochan na Carnaich
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9412 8136
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40191

Cross Polarized, S40191

Plane Polarized, S40191

Plane Polarized, S40191