BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42812; COLLNOYB637;
Sample Donor Lawrie,T.R.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Camptonite, Decomposed'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Obscure exposure on line of 5 ft E-W dyke, where it probably cuts an easterly-dipping lamprophyre sheet c. 5 ft thick. Decomposed ?camptonite with thin asbestiform veinlets
Locality details 1 mile 700 yds W 28.5 deg S of junction of Allt Coir' an Eich with R Dessary
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NM 9163 9207
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42812

Cross Polarized, S42812

Plane Polarized, S42812

Plane Polarized, S42812