BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51653; COLLNOYR738;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Andesite dyke
Locality details Loch Awe Project (HE26): Cruachan Tailrace Tunnel, 2207 ft from outfall
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NN 0795 2756
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51653

Cross Polarized, S51653

Plane Polarized, S51653

Plane Polarized, S51653