BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42453; COLLNOXJ873;
Sample Donor Johnstone,G.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diorite, Pink, Calcite-Veined'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pink, calcite-veined variety of Quarry Intrusion
Locality details Cruachan bore, left bank of Allt Cruachan, 1350 yds N 5 deg E of Falls of Cruachan Bridge; depth 895 ft
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 0808 2813
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42453

Cross Polarized, S42453

Plane Polarized, S42453

Plane Polarized, S42453