BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8680
Sample Donor Wilkinson, S.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandy Dolomite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandy dolomite, fucoid limestone beds
Locality details N of Portaskaig, Islay
50k map sheet Port Askaig (27)

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Map reference NR 430 690
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8680

Cross Polarized, S8680

Plane Polarized, S8680

Plane Polarized, S8680