BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33990
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Bytownite-Phyric Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, 6 ft, western of two
Locality details Allt Dearg, 1680 yds N 3 deg E of the more northerly ford
50k map sheet Skye (80)

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Map reference NG 3862 4861
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33990

Cross Polarized, S33990

Plane Polarized, S33990

Plane Polarized, S33990