BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41257; COLLNOYB467;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ultrabasic Biotite-Rich Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Intrusion, probably boss, not more than 40 by 25 yds across in Moine psammite. Ultrabasic biotite-rich rock near S end
Locality details 500 yds W 31 deg N of summit (2285 ft) of Druim Gleann Laoigh
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 0581 8560
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41257

Cross Polarized, S41257

Plane Polarized, S41257

Plane Polarized, S41257