BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40605; COLLNOYB404;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Grey, Rather Mafic Feldspar-Hornblende Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant dyke in Leven Schists, c. 7 ft thick, trend N 70 deg E. Cuts S. 40604 and chills sgsinst it. Cut by S. 40606. Grey, rather mafic feldspar-hornblende porphyrite
Locality details 300 yds S 26 deg E from junction of Allt Choimhlidh with R Cour
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2359 7760
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40605

Cross Polarized, S40605

Plane Polarized, S40605

Plane Polarized, S40605