BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40606; COLLNOYB405;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Red Feldspar-Hornblende Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant dyke in Leven Schists, 9 ft thick, trend N 70 deg E. Cuts and chills against S. 40605. Red 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


S40606

Cross Polarized, S40606

Plane Polarized, S40606

Plane Polarized, S40606