BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32938
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Phyric Ophitic Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava; zeolites in vesicles
Locality details 200 yds NE of Dunvegan Castle
50k map sheet Skye (80)

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Map reference NG 2489 4926
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32938

Cross Polarized, S32938

Plane Polarized, S32938

Plane Polarized, S32938