BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S2617
Sample Donor Cadell, Henry Moubray; Geikie,A.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine-Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava; augite purple-edged, some feldspar albitised
Locality details East of Carsaig (plateau basalt)
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 54 21
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S2617

Cross Polarized, S2617

Plane Polarized, S2617

Plane Polarized, S2617