BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40426; S40426/A; COLLNOXT20;
Sample Donor McCall, J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Felsite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Felsite dyke in Moine psammite, trend E-W, thickness c. 14 ft Summ Prog 1955, pp. 58-60
Locality details Glen Loy, c. 430 yds W 20 deg S of Achnanellan (house)
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0861 8466
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40426

Cross Polarized, S40426

Plane Polarized, S40426

Plane Polarized, S40426


S40426/A

Cross Polarized, S40426/A

Plane Polarized, S40426/A

Plane Polarized, S40426/A