BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E28232; COLLNOJW166;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microdiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ? Microdiorite, pyritous; from 20 ft exposed in S wall of Tunnel. Probably N edge of branch of Dyke.? same as JW161
Locality details Ffestiniog HE Tunnel No.2. 740 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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E28232

Cross Polarized, E28232

Plane Polarized, E28232

Plane Polarized, E28232