BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42790; COLLNOYB606;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sheared ?Lamprophyre'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sheared ?lamprophyre sheet, 3-12 inches thick along small fault; trends N 10 deg E and dips 75 deg E, in acid hornblendic gneiss; relations with ?appinite sheet obscure
Locality details Allt Coire a' Bhoganaich, 400 yds upstream from junction with R Dessary and 200 yds W 32 deg S of A' Chuil
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9423 9229
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42790

Cross Polarized, S42790

Plane Polarized, S42790

Plane Polarized, S42790