BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S40200; COLLNOYB347; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Lawrie,T.R.M. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Felsite' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Discordant 3.5-4 ft thick sheet in Moine pelitic permeation gneiss. Trends N 8 deg E and dips at 40 deg to E; splits thick pegmatite vein and sends irregular thin tongues into it; felsite |
| Locality details | 230 yds SE of point where Glenfinnan railway viaduct crosses R Finnan |
| 50k map sheet | Loch Eil (62) |
| Map reference | NM 9114 8119 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S40200
