BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S17761
Sample Donor Tait,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt Of Micro-Ophitic Type'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ben More Lava Suite, No. 11; abundant large olivines
Locality details Traverse from between tide marks 0.25 mile E of Dererach (Loch Scridain) to 3169 ft summit of Ben More: No. 11
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 5194 3026
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S17761

Cross Polarized, S17761

Plane Polarized, S17761

Plane Polarized, S17761