BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42023; COLLNOYB559;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Diorite, Mafic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mafic ?diorite of band a few inches wide, between granodiorite (S. 42022) and schists; has sharp contact with latter
Locality details 245 yds S 17.5 deg E of junction of Allt Beithe with Allt Coire an Eoin
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NN 2266 7582
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42023

Cross Polarized, S42023

Plane Polarized, S42023

Plane Polarized, S42023