BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S21230
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Enstatite Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Very large dyke, here 120 ft broad, but varying between 75 ft and 150 ft in breadth
Locality details Glenmore River, 550 yds N 10 deg E of NW corner of Loch nan Caorach
50k map sheet Tobermory (52)

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Map reference NM 5989 6441
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S21230

Cross Polarized, S21230

Plane Polarized, S21230

Plane Polarized, S21230