BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40199; COLLNOYB346;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite With Pink Feldspathic Patches'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant 4-6 ft sheet dipping in easterly direction. Occurs a few ft to 30 ft above S. 40198 on cliff; microdiorite with pink feldspathic patches
Locality details 1040 yds S 40 deg N of SE corner of Lochan na Carnaich, 15 ft above S. 40198
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9224 8093
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40199

Cross Polarized, S40199

Plane Polarized, S40199

Plane Polarized, S40199