BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32704; S32704/A; COLLNODH2862;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cf. Teschenite, Zeolitised'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Vein in dolerite sill
Locality details 500 yds NNE of Flora MacDonald's grave
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 4013 7231
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32704

Cross Polarized, S32704

Plane Polarized, S32704

Plane Polarized, S32704


S32704/A

Cross Polarized, S32704/A

Plane Polarized, S32704/A

Plane Polarized, S32704/A