BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S71183; COLLNONX1003;
Sample Donor Rock,N.M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Xenolith In "Augite Diorite", ?Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Xenolith in marginal breccia of Scalasaig "augite-diorite"; ?hornfels
Locality details N shore of Loch Staosnaig, E coast of Colonsay
50k map sheet Colonsay (35)

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Map reference NR 3916 9353
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S71183

Cross Polarized, S71183

Plane Polarized, S71183

Plane Polarized, S71183