BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S97010; COLLNOSR492;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Pitchstone. 'Original entry: Pitchstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porphyritic pitchstone
Locality details S of Laig Gorge, Eigg
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 4743 8741
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S97010

Cross Polarized, S97010

Plane Polarized, S97010

Plane Polarized, S97010