BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40587; COLLNOYB408;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Coarse Microdiorite (?Cf. Spessartite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Concordant dyke in Leven Schist, 4 ft thick, trend NE. Coarse microdiorite (?cf. spessartite)
Locality details R Cour, 1.25 miles S 39 deg E of Lianachan
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2319 7697
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40587

Cross Polarized, S40587

Plane Polarized, S40587

Plane Polarized, S40587