BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40242; COLLNOYB396;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Feldspar- And Hornblende-Phyric Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Concordant dyke in Ballachulish Limestone; trend N 42 deg E, 36 ft thick. Feldspar- and hornblende-phyric porphyrite. Most westerly of group of porphyrite dykes
Locality details R Spean, N side, opposite mouth of R Cour
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2491 8125
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40242

Cross Polarized, S40242

Plane Polarized, S40242

Plane Polarized, S40242