BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30686; COLLNOJK6;
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sill, earthy-brown weathering
Locality details Near base of cliff 945 yds S of waterfall from Loch Mealt
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 5112 6476
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30686

Cross Polarized, S30686

Plane Polarized, S30686

Plane Polarized, S30686