BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S16228
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments NW dyke, 1 ft thick (near Brunton type)
Locality details 330 yds S 5 deg E of Eilean Feoir
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 5314 3863
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S16228

Cross Polarized, S16228

Plane Polarized, S16228

Plane Polarized, S16228