BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32872
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Chilled Basalt, Microporphyritic Augite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, same as S. 32872, chilled edge
Locality details Coast 200 yds S of Kilbride Point
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 3741 6582
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32872

Cross Polarized, S32872

Plane Polarized, S32872

Plane Polarized, S32872