BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S40246; COLLNOYB401; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Lawrie,T.R.M. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Porphyrite, Hornblende-Phyric' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Concordant dyke in Ballachulish Limestone, 15 ft trend N 35 deg E; multiple, about 5 members, all hornblende-phyric porphyrite; specimen shows internal chilled edge |
| Locality details | R Spean, N side, 940 yds E 17 deg S of NE end of railway bridge over river |
| 50k map sheet | Loch Eil (62) |
| Map reference | NN 2469 8140 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S40246
