BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96975; COLLNOSR217;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine basalt
Locality details Head of Guirdil, S of Fionchra, Rum
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NG 3367 0012
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96975

Cross Polarized, S96975

Plane Polarized, S96975

Plane Polarized, S96975