BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52648; COLLNOYR1303;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porphyrite dyke
Locality details Cruachan Main Tunnel, Chainage 13200 ft from outfall portal
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 1043 3195
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52648

Cross Polarized, S52648

Plane Polarized, S52648

Plane Polarized, S52648