BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S41873 |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Wright,J. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Leucodiorite, Pegmatitic' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Pegmatitic leucodiorite from 4 inch vein cutting rather mafic hornblende diorite. Leucodiorite is of different appearance to pegmatites seen about 1500 yds downstream |
| Locality details | R Scaddle, left bank, 190 yds S 20 deg W of Creagbheitheachain |
| 50k map sheet | Ben Nevis (53) |
| Map reference | NM 9836 6821 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S41873
