BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32268; S32268/A;
Sample Donor Road Board
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Rich Dolerite Of Crinan Type'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Huge basaltic rocks which have fallen away from mountain side (2 specs, 32268 and 32268A)
Locality details Carn Mor Quarry, Duntulm, Kilmuir
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 406 730
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32268

Cross Polarized, S32268

Plane Polarized, S32268

Plane Polarized, S32268


S32268/A

Cross Polarized, S32268/A

Plane Polarized, S32268/A

Plane Polarized, S32268/A