BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S13040
Sample Donor Tait,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Epidiorite (Spilite, Sheared; Anal Mem 1931, P. 82)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava, probably Pre-Cambrian; Summ Prog 1907, p. 58; Knpdale Mem, p. 87 (analysis)
Locality details 0.375 mile ESE of Ardifuar, N side of Loch Crinan
50k map sheet Kilmartin (36)

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Map reference NR 794 967
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S13040

Cross Polarized, S13040

Plane Polarized, S13040

Plane Polarized, S13040