BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6660
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Banded dolerite; see Geol of Small Isles, p. 123
Locality details W end of Sanday, Canna
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NG 26 04
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6660

Cross Polarized, S6660

Plane Polarized, S6660

Plane Polarized, S6660