BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96971; COLLNOSR203;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Altered and brecciated basalt
Locality details E side of Beinn nan Stac, Rum
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 4053 9384
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96971

Cross Polarized, S96971

Plane Polarized, S96971

Plane Polarized, S96971