BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S37896; S37896/A;
Sample Donor Anderson,F.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Labradorite-Phyric Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments No. 1 lava, lowest exposed, 30 ft thick, from compact fresh part
Locality details Storr, bluff S of Coire Faoin
50k map sheet Skye (80)

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Map reference NG 4970 5355
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S37896

Cross Polarized, S37896

Plane Polarized, S37896

Plane Polarized, S37896


S37896/A

Cross Polarized, S37896/A

Plane Polarized, S37896/A

Plane Polarized, S37896/A