BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41269; COLLNOYB449;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Reddish Lamprophyric Rock With Phenocrysts Of Biotite, Hornblende And ?Feldspar'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke in psammite, poorly exposed; probably >25 ft thick. Trend approx E-W. Reddish lamprophyric rock with phenocrysts of biotite, hornblende and ?feldspar
Locality details 950 yds S 37 deg E of summit (2603 ft) of Beinn an Tuim
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9364 8252
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41269

Cross Polarized, S41269

Plane Polarized, S41269

Plane Polarized, S41269