BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S18849
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.; Tait,D.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Augite Andesite, Altered'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biggest exposure next to felsite; contains pale garnet, diopside, epidote etc. in patches and cavities
Locality details No. 6 lava; ESE slope of Maol nam Fiadh; next to felsite
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 634 336
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S18849

Cross Polarized, S18849

Plane Polarized, S18849

Plane Polarized, S18849