BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52632; COLLNOYR1206;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pink Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Typical pink granite cutting granodiorite
Locality details Cruachan Main Tunnel, chainage 2410 ft from outfall portal
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 0837 3022
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52632

Cross Polarized, S52632

Plane Polarized, S52632

Plane Polarized, S52632