BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96996; S96996/A; S96996/B; S96996/C; COLLNOSR367;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Tuff. 'Original entry: Crystal Tuff'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Bedded crystal tuff
Locality details E end of Cnapan Breaca
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 396 975
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96996/A

Cross Polarized, S96996/A

Plane Polarized, S96996/A

Plane Polarized, S96996/A


S96996/B

Cross Polarized, S96996/B

Plane Polarized, S96996/B

Plane Polarized, S96996/B


S96996/C

Cross Polarized, S96996/C

Plane Polarized, S96996/C

Plane Polarized, S96996/C