BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42792; COLLNOYB608;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Fine- To Medium-Grained Igneous Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Discordant sheet in acid hornblendic gneiss, 1-1.5 ft thick, trend N 30 deg W, dip 55 deg to N 60 deg E. ?Sheared
Locality details Allt Coire a' Bhoganaich, 600 yds upstream from junction with R Dessary and 380 yds W 38 deg S of A' Chuil
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9412 9220
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42792

Cross Polarized, S42792

Plane Polarized, S42792

Plane Polarized, S42792