BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40230; COLLNOYB381;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Eilde Quartzite, 23 ft W of junction with Ballachulish Limestone (Fort William Lag)
Locality details R Spean, N side, 140 yds E 32 deg S of NE end of railway bridge over river
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2401 8165
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40230

Cross Polarized, S40230

Plane Polarized, S40230

Plane Polarized, S40230