BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S17900
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Augite Andesite (See S. 17897)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava, same as S. 17897; pillow lava, variolitic, non-porphyritic Central Type; Memoir, pp. 149-150
Locality details 3900 ft very slightly N of E of Sron Dubh
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 6091 2815
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S17900

Cross Polarized, S17900

Plane Polarized, S17900

Plane Polarized, S17900