BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40245; COLLNOYB400;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Concordant dyke in Ballachulish Limestone; 2 ft trend N 35 deg E; ?microdiorite
Locality details R Spean, N side, 560 yds E 17 deg S of NE end of railway bridge over river
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2440 8155
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40245

Cross Polarized, S40245

Plane Polarized, S40245

Plane Polarized, S40245