BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52644; COLLNOYR1299;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Hornfelsed Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Hornfelsed porphyrite dyke
Locality details Cruachan Main Tunnel, Chainage 10750 ft from outfall portal
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 0969 3193
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52644

Cross Polarized, S52644

Plane Polarized, S52644

Plane Polarized, S52644