BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S18471
Sample Donor Tait,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt / Augite Andesite?'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava, non-variolitic, Porphyritic Central Type / Derrynaculan Type; Memoir, pp. 24, 148; Summ Prog 1915, pp. 26-27
Locality details 0.375 mile NE of trig pt on Cruach Doire nan Cuilean, W side of little lochan
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 5757 2907
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S18471

Cross Polarized, S18471

Plane Polarized, S18471

Plane Polarized, S18471