BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40792; COLLNOXJ602;
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Microdiorite, ?cuts, perhaps bedded with, S. 40793; cuts S. 40794. From a highly complex section in an area where at least two types of granulite are suspected ; see notes and diagram accompanying them
Locality details Amhainn Chia-aig, 900 yds downstream from burn junction 1145 ft
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 1923 9317
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40792

Cross Polarized, S40792

Plane Polarized, S40792

Plane Polarized, S40792