BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40579; S40579/A; COLLNOYB425;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Feldspathic-Analcimic Olivine Camptonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke in Moine psammite, >6 ft with agglomerate along margins. Poorly exposed, trend approx. E-W, may be associated with narrow elongate vent exposed further east. ?Monchiquite
Locality details Meall a' Phubuill, 490 yds S 13 deg E of summit 2533 ft
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0302 8498
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40579

Cross Polarized, S40579

Plane Polarized, S40579

Plane Polarized, S40579


S40579/A

Cross Polarized, S40579/A

Plane Polarized, S40579/A

Plane Polarized, S40579/A