BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42006; COLLNOYB541;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Appinitic Lamprophyre'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Obscure dyke-like body c. 3 ft thick in no. 2 intrusion. Appears to be roofed by quartz-diorite and possibly also surrounded by it. ?Inclusion of pre-diorite dyke or post-diorite dyke that did not completely penetrate diorite. ?Appinitic lamprophyre
Locality details Allt nan Slat, 1 mile S 13 deg E of Lianachan (house)
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2232 7695
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42006

Cross Polarized, S42006

Plane Polarized, S42006

Plane Polarized, S42006