BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15987
Sample Donor Horne, J.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine-Dolerite (Porphyrite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details Rudha na Gaoithe, shore 5 miles NNE of Stornoway
50k map sheet Lewis (105)

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Map reference NB 477 390
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15987

Cross Polarized, S15987

Plane Polarized, S15987

Plane Polarized, S15987