BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S49696; S49696/A; COLLNOYR897;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz-diorite (also S. 49696A)
Locality details 1890 yds N 5 deg W from Tervin: bottom of Cruachan Ventilation and Cable Shaft; level 3 ft above OD
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 0802 2773
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S49696

Cross Polarized, S49696

Plane Polarized, S49696

Plane Polarized, S49696


S49696/A

Cross Polarized, S49696/A

Plane Polarized, S49696/A

Plane Polarized, S49696/A