BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40209; COLLNOYB350;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Lamprophyre Or Ultrabasic Rock, Decomposed'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant sheet in Eilde Flags, c. 10 ft thick, dips 25 deg to W 20 deg S. Decomposed ?lamprophyre or ultrabasic rock; nest of carbonate in lower 2 ft
Locality details Stream section, 650 yds W 43 deg N of NE end of railway bridge over R Spean
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2347 8213
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40209

Cross Polarized, S40209

Plane Polarized, S40209

Plane Polarized, S40209