BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96980; COLLNOSR239;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Andesite. 'Original entry: Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basaltic andesite pillows (block), glassy matrix
Locality details NE side of Fionchra, Rum
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NG 341 005
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96980

Cross Polarized, S96980

Plane Polarized, S96980

Plane Polarized, S96980