BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S58555
Sample Donor Presentation to BGS; Refer to paper records;
Rock name 'Original entry: Analcime Nepheline Syenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Analcime nepheline syenite, syenite with zeolite- filled vughs
Locality details Roadside Quarry, c. 950m 6 deg from Kildalton Castle, Islay
50k map sheet Bowmore (19)

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Map reference NR 437 485
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S58555

Cross Polarized, S58555

Plane Polarized, S58555

Plane Polarized, S58555