BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59885; COLLNOZC1161;
Sample Donor Peacock,J.D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Breccia Overlying Concretionary Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Angular fragments from breccia at top of concretionary sandstone; ?Cretaceous
Locality details 480 m N 32 deg E of outlet of Loch na Beinne Buidhe, Eigg
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 488 905
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59885

Cross Polarized, S59885

Plane Polarized, S59885

Plane Polarized, S59885