BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E28227; COLLNOJW161;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ? Microdiorite, pyritous; from irregular veins; c 10ft thick dyke
Locality details Ffestiniog HE Tunnel No.1. 680 ft from chainage zero point
50k map sheet Snowdon (119)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E28227

Cross Polarized, E28227

Plane Polarized, E28227

Plane Polarized, E28227