BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S12340 |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Bailey, E.B. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Chilled Edge Of Albitised Porphyrite (?Rhombic Pyroxene Type)' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | This type of NNE porphyrite cuts all other types with which it is in contact hereabouts; Memoir, p. 175 |
| Locality details | Allt Coire Odhar Bhig, just above first tributary shown on map |
| 50k map sheet | Ben Nevis (53) |
| Map reference | NN 2220 5960 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S12340
