BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40609; COLLNOYB410;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyrite With Hornblende And Biotite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Concordant dyke in Leven Schists, 10 ft thick, trend N 58 deg E. Porphyrite with hornblende and biotite
Locality details Allt a' Bhalbhain, 1100 yds E 20 deg S of junction of Allt an Loin with R Cour
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2465 7882
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40609

Cross Polarized, S40609

Plane Polarized, S40609

Plane Polarized, S40609