BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S17942
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt, Approaching Camptonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments NW dyke, Plateau Basalt type; Memoir, p. 368
Locality details 1015 yds S 30 deg W of summit of Beinn Chaisgidle
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 5996 3248
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S17942

Cross Polarized, S17942

Plane Polarized, S17942

Plane Polarized, S17942