BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40749; COLLNOXN921;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Basalt Or Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Basalt or dolerite from inclined sheet, apparently cross-cutting in phyllites
Locality details Kilmelfort Hydro-electric Scheme: R. Oude - An Sithean tunnel, Eas Tarsuinn - An Sithean Section: 2582 ft from chainage zero point near R Oude
50k map sheet Kilmartin (36)

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Map reference NM 8393 1548
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40749

Cross Polarized, S40749

Plane Polarized, S40749

Plane Polarized, S40749