BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8685
Sample Donor Wilkinson, S.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Grains Of Quartz And Felspar In Matrix Of Ferriferous Dolomite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grains of quartz and felspar in matrix of ferriferous dolomite, fucoid limestone beds
Locality details NW of Ballachlavin Farm, Islay
50k map sheet Port Askaig (27)

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Map reference NR 369 680
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8685

Cross Polarized, S8685

Plane Polarized, S8685

Plane Polarized, S8685