BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30681; S30681/A; COLLNOJK1;
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sill. Very rich in ferromag. Interstitial chabazite, analcime
Locality details 975 yards N 25 deg W of Skudiburgh
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 3759 6586
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30681

Cross Polarized, S30681

Plane Polarized, S30681

Plane Polarized, S30681


S30681/A

Cross Polarized, S30681/A

Plane Polarized, S30681/A

Plane Polarized, S30681/A