BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S97009; S97009/A; S97009/B; S97009/C; S97009/D; COLLNOSR490;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Pitchstone. 'Original entry: Pitchstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fissile pitchstone
Locality details Bidean Boideach, Eigg
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 4411 8666
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S97009/A

Cross Polarized, S97009/A

Plane Polarized, S97009/A

Plane Polarized, S97009/A


S97009/B

Cross Polarized, S97009/B

Plane Polarized, S97009/B

Plane Polarized, S97009/B


S97009/C

Cross Polarized, S97009/C

Plane Polarized, S97009/C

Plane Polarized, S97009/C


S97009/D

Cross Polarized, S97009/D

Plane Polarized, S97009/D

Plane Polarized, S97009/D