BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33863
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Phyric Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, 5 ft
Locality details Point in bay, 400 yds NNW of Dunvegan Castle
50k map sheet Skye (80)

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Map reference NG 2446 4976
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33863

Cross Polarized, S33863

Plane Polarized, S33863

Plane Polarized, S33863