BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S18880
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.; Tait,D.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Augite Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sub-variolitic to microporphyritic, cf. Pillow lava type; Central type; Memoir, pp. 132, 149
Locality details No. 5 lava, Beinn Bhearnach & Coire nan Clach
50k map sheet Mull (44)

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Map reference NM 6596 3465
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S18880

Cross Polarized, S18880

Plane Polarized, S18880

Plane Polarized, S18880