BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41215; COLLNOYB463;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Quartz-Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Probable dyke, in Moine psammite; forms ridge in corrie, 10-15 yds wide, of earthy or ochreous material full of decomposed igneous rock fragments; specimen from small exposure of comparatively fresh rock; ?quartz-dolerite
Locality details 970 yds E 33.5 deg S of south top (3148 ft) of Gulvain
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0040 8591
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41215

Cross Polarized, S41215

Plane Polarized, S41215

Plane Polarized, S41215