BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40610; COLLNOYB411;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Lamprophyre With Biotite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant sheet in Leven Schists, nearly flat-lying, and appears to rise stepwise to W; c. 3 ft thick.. Contains a few rounded fine-grained xenoliths. Lamprophyre with biotite
Locality details Allt a' Bhalbhain, 2110 yds E 17 deg S of junction of Allt an Loin with R Cour
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2555 7855
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40610

Cross Polarized, S40610

Plane Polarized, S40610

Plane Polarized, S40610