BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42452
Sample Donor Esso Exploration & Production; Presentation to BGS;
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Formerly Enq. 1563
Locality details Midway between Broadford and Sligachan, being 10 miles E of Sligachan
50k map sheet Glenelg (71)

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Map reference NG 57 25
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42452

Cross Polarized, S42452

Plane Polarized, S42452

Plane Polarized, S42452