BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40095; COLLNOXN597;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Diorite from 12 ft approx. N-S dyke cutting granitic gneiss
Locality details Garry - Moriston hydro scheme, Loch Quoich - Darvorgil tunnel, adit NW drive, 1880 ft from junction with adit
50k map sheet Loch Eil (62)

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Map reference NH 0987 0217
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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S40095

Cross Polarized, S40095

Plane Polarized, S40095

Plane Polarized, S40095