BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41208; COLLNOYB451;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Altered Olivine-Basalt (Tholeiitic Affinity)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke in Moine psammite, trend 100 deg, > 3 ft wide; much jointing parallel to dyke in psammite nearby; ?camptonite suite
Locality details R Fionn Lighe, 1150 yds N 6 deg W of summit (2223 ft) of Meall Onfhaidh
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0096 8506
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41208

Cross Polarized, S41208

Plane Polarized, S41208

Plane Polarized, S41208