BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S3591
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava, rich in olivine, augite purple-edged, feldspar decomposed
Locality details Gorten Point, Loch Don (bedded basalt)
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 747 317
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S3591

Cross Polarized, S3591

Plane Polarized, S3591

Plane Polarized, S3591