BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40684; COLLNOXN886;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Olivine-Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Olivine-dolerite from 20-ft dyke cutting ORS lavas
Locality details Kilmelfort Hydro-electric Scheme: R. Oude - An Sithean tunnel, Eas Tarsuinn - An Sithean Section: 4820 ft from chainage zero point near R Oude
50k map sheet Kilmartin (36)

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Map reference NM 8409 1484
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40684

Cross Polarized, S40684

Plane Polarized, S40684

Plane Polarized, S40684