BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S40236; COLLNOYB389; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Lawrie,T.R.M. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Pure Calcite Metalimestone' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Ballachulish Limestone; pure coarsely-crystalline calcite limestone, from band c. 120 ft thick |
| Locality details | R Spean, N side, 350 yds E 20 deg S of NE end of railway bridge over river |
| 50k map sheet | Loch Eil (62) |
| Map reference | NN 2420 8160 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S40236
