BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42010; COLLNOYB545;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Diorite, Coarse-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse quartz-diorite (no. 2 intrusion) near junction with schists; contains rounded xenolith of fine quartz-diorite like that of no. 1 intrusion
Locality details 1 mile 90 yds S 20.5 deg E of Lianachan (house)
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2249 7698
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42010

Cross Polarized, S42010

Plane Polarized, S42010

Plane Polarized, S42010