BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33489; COLLNOF1159;
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Rich Dolerite, Platy Ilmenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Main sill of cliff, 67 ft above base
Locality details Cliff, 290 yds S of waterfall that issues from Loch Mealt
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 5091 6532
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33489

Cross Polarized, S33489

Plane Polarized, S33489

Plane Polarized, S33489