BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41256; S41256/A; COLLNOYB479;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Trondhjemitic Porphyry'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Concordant sheet in Moine psammite; locally transgressive and veins psammite. Probably 10-15 ft ?Trondhjemitic porphyry
Locality details R Mallie, 550 yds W 12 deg N of junction with Allt a' Cham Dhoire
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0694 8742
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41256

Cross Polarized, S41256

Plane Polarized, S41256

Plane Polarized, S41256


S41256/A

Cross Polarized, S41256/A

Plane Polarized, S41256/A

Plane Polarized, S41256/A