BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32874
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, 8-10 ft wide
Locality details Bioda Buidhe, 3880 ft N 17 deg E of 927 point on Bealach nan Coiseachan
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 4400 6606
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32874

Cross Polarized, S32874

Plane Polarized, S32874

Plane Polarized, S32874