BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S33028 |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Haldane,D. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Feldsparphyric Olivine-Basalt' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Dyke, tholeiitic but olivine-rich, cf. 'Porphyritic Central Type' |
| Locality details | Base of cliff 350 yds N of Mealt waterfall |
| 50k map sheet | Staffin (90) |
| Map reference | NG 5078 6590 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S33028
