BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33970
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt, Altered To Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Component of multiple dyke, probably earlier than S. 33969
Locality details Kildonan shore, 2240 yds W 33 deg S of Lynedale House
50k map sheet Skye (80)

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Map reference NG 3490 5383
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33970

Cross Polarized, S33970

Plane Polarized, S33970

Plane Polarized, S33970