| P number: | P527564 |
|---|---|
| Caption: | Galena from Tyndrum, Perthshire. |
| Description: | A specimen of galena from Tyndrum. Galena is lead sulphide, a mineral belonging to the cubic crystal system and is the principal lead ore of the Tyndrum mining district. It has been worked in the area since the veins were found in 1741. British Geological Survey Petrology Collection sample number MC 7344. A set of journals showing the monthly returns of work are held in the Leadhills Library. Adjacent to the mines was a smelting mill where the galena was processed to produce lead. Following smelting it was sent to Glasgow. In 1791 it was recorded that a ton of lead was #19, 3s. 7 1/2d. and cartage and freight was 11s. 3d. for delivery to Glasgow. |
| Date taken: | Sun Jun 25 00:00:00 GMT 1905 |
| Photographer: | Unknown |
| Copyright statement: | Unknown |
| Orientation: | Landscape |
| Size: | 254.16 KB; 1000 x 665 pixels; 85 x 56 mm (print at 300 DPI); 265 x 176 mm (screen at 96 DPI); |
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| Categories: | Unsorted Images |
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