BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15603
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Or Biotite Trachyte, Similar To S. 15602'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Intrusion (Derrynaculan trachyte), mineral not determined; sp. gr. 2.75; probably Ben More mugearite
Locality details 1800 ft S of Derrynaculan
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 5665 2862
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15603

Cross Polarized, S15603

Plane Polarized, S15603

Plane Polarized, S15603