BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96978; COLLNOSR235;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basaltic hawaiite
Locality details ENE of Orval, Rum
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 3383 9926
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96978

Cross Polarized, S96978

Plane Polarized, S96978

Plane Polarized, S96978