BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59962; S59962/A; COLLNOYR2124;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz-dolerite dyke, c. 100 ft thick; ?Cambrian
Locality details Esat coast of Eriskay
50k map sheet South Uist ? (69)

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Map reference NF 8042 1104
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59962

Cross Polarized, S59962

Plane Polarized, S59962

Plane Polarized, S59962


S59962/A

Cross Polarized, S59962/A

Plane Polarized, S59962/A

Plane Polarized, S59962/A