BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41990; COLLNOYB523;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Diorite, Fine-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine quartz-diorite (no. 1 intrusion), with schist xenoliths; from band somewhat corser than usual
Locality details Allt nan Slat, 1625 yds S 16 deg E of Lianachan (house)
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2232 7715
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41990

Cross Polarized, S41990

Plane Polarized, S41990

Plane Polarized, S41990