BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22297
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 10 ft dolerite dyke, NW trend, platy structure; memoir, p. 353
Locality details 1000 yds SW of summit of Ben Hiant
50k map sheet Tobermory (52)

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Map reference NM 5311 6279
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22297

Cross Polarized, S22297

Plane Polarized, S22297

Plane Polarized, S22297