BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S31328; S31328/A; COLLNODH2847;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Dolerite With Analcime'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolerite, vesicular spaces rimmed with analcime idiomorphic against porphyritic element
Locality details Quarry 1200 yds S of Kilmuir School
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 3881 6791
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S31328

Cross Polarized, S31328

Plane Polarized, S31328

Plane Polarized, S31328


S31328/A

Cross Polarized, S31328/A

Plane Polarized, S31328/A

Plane Polarized, S31328/A