BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35104
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ophitic olivine-basalt. Dyke; dolerite type
Locality details 1600 ft NNE of lochan in Skurgie Scord
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 315 842
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35104

Cross Polarized, S35104

Plane Polarized, S35104

Plane Polarized, S35104