BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40602; COLLNOYB431;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Lamprophyre Or Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, 1 ft thick, which cuts coarse porphyrite (S. 40599). Margins parallel to those of main body. ?Lamprophyre or microdiorite
Locality details Allt Choille-rais, 1230 yds S 16 deg E of bridge over Allt nan Aire at Tomnafet; 24 ft S of S. 40598
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2054 7690
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40602

Cross Polarized, S40602

Plane Polarized, S40602

Plane Polarized, S40602