BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42003; COLLNOYB536;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Diorite, Fine-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine quartz-diorite (no. 3 intrusion), somewhat coarser than usual; c. 4 inches with junction with no. 4
Locality details Allt nan Slat, 1 mile 270 yds S 11 deg E of Lianachan (house)
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2225 7676
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42003

Cross Polarized, S42003

Plane Polarized, S42003

Plane Polarized, S42003