BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40197; COLLNOYB344;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Acid Permeation Gneiss, Unfoliated (Biotite Granite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Acid permeation gneiss, similar to S. 40196, but with no apparent foliation. A local and patchy modification of the permeation gneiss, in composition and appearance a biotite granite
Locality details 145 yds S 32 deg W of W end of Lochan na Carnaich, 3 ft away from S. 40196
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9247 8156
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40197

Cross Polarized, S40197

Plane Polarized, S40197

Plane Polarized, S40197