BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S18494
Sample Donor Tait,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Magma Invading Anorthite Xenolith'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sapphire-bearing sill; Memoir, p. 273; belongs to same suite as S. 18492-18493
Locality details Streamlet on N side of plantation, 0.125 mile N of Feorlin Cottage, Carsaig
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 5342 2220
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S18494

Cross Polarized, S18494

Plane Polarized, S18494

Plane Polarized, S18494