BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S20748
Sample Donor Anderson, E.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tertiary, columnar lava, Plateau type; Memoir, p. 146
Locality details 1500 yds S by W from cairn 1119 ft on Beinn Chreageach
50k map sheet Iona (43)

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Map reference NM 4544 1942
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S20748

Cross Polarized, S20748

Plane Polarized, S20748

Plane Polarized, S20748