BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S46235; COLLNOYZ17;
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Foliated Felsic Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Massive, strongly-jointed 15 ft dyke, related either to Cluanie vein complex or Choinich felsic porphyry
Locality details Allt Mheil, 2500 ft above old Loch Quoich shore, or 1700 ft above new road
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NH 0432 0268
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S46235

Cross Polarized, S46235

Plane Polarized, S46235

Plane Polarized, S46235