BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34006
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Feldspathic Olivine-Basalt Rich In Iron Ore'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava, lowest of series, with analcime
Locality details 1470 yds N 18 deg W of Gleann Beag Farm (ruin)
50k map sheet Skye (80)

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Map reference NG 4162 4595
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34006

Cross Polarized, S34006

Plane Polarized, S34006

Plane Polarized, S34006