BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51681; COLLNOYR1116;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pale Grey Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pale grey porphyrite cuts S. 51679 and 51680
Locality details Loch Awe Project (HE26): Brander Tunnel, 4295 ft from outfall
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 0657 2828
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51681

Cross Polarized, S51681

Plane Polarized, S51681

Plane Polarized, S51681