BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E11044; COLLNO125;
Sample Donor Matley, C.A
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Dolerite. Qtz. Olivine Basalt.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Palaeozoic Intrusions. See Mem.Geol.of Anglesey.p.525. Pseudo's afer porphyritic olivine. Matrix a?.itic. Xenocrysts of quartz.
Locality details South of Groes-Fechan
50k map sheet Holyhead (93)

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Map reference SH 351 916
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E11044

Cross Polarized, E11044

Plane Polarized, E11044

Plane Polarized, E11044