BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96983; COLLNOSR248;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Rhyodacite. 'Original entry: Rhyodacite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porphyritic rhyodacite (pebble)
Locality details Compass Hill, Canna
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NG 2805 0585
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96983

Cross Polarized, S96983

Plane Polarized, S96983

Plane Polarized, S96983