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XI.—On Borolanite—an Igneous Rock intrusive in the Cambrian Limestone of Assynt, Sutherlandshire, and the Torridon Sandstone of Ross-shire

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 July 2012

J. Horne
Affiliation:
Geological Survey
J. J. H. Teall
Affiliation:
Geological Survey

Extract

The remarkable development of igneous rocks associated with the Torridon sandstone and Cambrian strata in Assynt, Sutherlandshire, forms one of the striking geological features of that region. In the various papers descriptive of the ancient sedimentary formations of the North-West Highlands by former observers, references are made to the lithological characters of these crystalline rocks and to their mode of occurrence.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1895

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page 166 note † “Report on the Recent Work of the Geological Survey in the North-West Highlands of Scotland, based on the Field Notes and Maps of Messrs B. N. Peach; J. Horne; W. Gunn; C. T. Clough; L. Hinxman and H. M. Cadell,” Q. J. G. Soc., xliv. p. 378.

page 167 note * The description of the physical relations of this intrusive mass may be more readily followed by referring to Sheet 101 (one-inch) of the Geological Survey Map of Scotland.

page 174 note * Proved by the uranium-acetate test.

page 175 note * Particulars as to the means by which wollastonite was identified are given because they do not appear to be generally employed by petrologists. It is often much easier to identify a mineral by studying the form and optical characters of the small fragments obtained by crushing than by examining thin sections. A description of the ordinary rock-forming minerals from this point of view would be of great service, and anyone who will undertake the work will confer a benefit on petrologists.

page 176 note * See On Nepheline Rocks in Brazil,” Quart. Jour. Geol. Soc., vol. xlvii. (1891), p. 251Google Scholar.

page 178 note * Not estimated.

page 178 note † Total iron reckoned as ferric oxide.

page 178 note ‡ Silica and insoluble residue.