BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96391; S96391/A; S96391/B; COLLNOPS011P;
Sample Donor Hyslop, E.K.
Rock name Basaltic-Rock. 'Original entry: Basic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Unweathered Regolith top of basic basement, c/ref MC 5404
Locality details Portskerra
50k map sheet Reay (115)

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Map reference NC 8806 6619
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96391/A

Cross Polarized, S96391/A

Plane Polarized, S96391/A

Plane Polarized, S96391/A


S96391/B

Cross Polarized, S96391/B

Plane Polarized, S96391/B

Plane Polarized, S96391/B