BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52637; COLLNOYR1283;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dark Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 6 ft dark microdiorite dyke
Locality details Cruachan Main Tunnel, chainage 5235 ft from outfall portal
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 0849 3107
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52637

Cross Polarized, S52637

Plane Polarized, S52637

Plane Polarized, S52637