BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8347
Sample Donor Wilkinson, S.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Rhyolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Stone from supposed Tertiary neck; same locality as S. 8201-8202
Locality details Half-way between Loch Feochan and Loch Scammadale, Oban
50k map sheet Oban (45)

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Map reference NM 8875 2263
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8347

Cross Polarized, S8347

Plane Polarized, S8347

Plane Polarized, S8347