BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96977; S96977/A; S96977/B; COLLNOSR234;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine basalt
Locality details E side of Orval, Rum
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 3386 9929
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96977/A

Cross Polarized, S96977/A

Plane Polarized, S96977/A

Plane Polarized, S96977/A


S96977/B

Cross Polarized, S96977/B

Plane Polarized, S96977/B

Plane Polarized, S96977/B