BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29802
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt, Variolitic Or Tholeiitic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 1 ft variolitic or tholeiitic dyke
Locality details 600 yds N 30 deg W of Airidh Shamanaidh
50k map sheet Tobermory (52)

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Map reference NM 8393 4987
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29802

Cross Polarized, S29802

Plane Polarized, S29802

Plane Polarized, S29802