BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S97023; COLLNOSR560;
Sample Donor Emeleus, C.H.; University of Durham;
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Feldsparphyric hawaiite
Locality details NW of Gualainn na Sgurra, Eigg
50k map sheet Rum (60)

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Map reference NM 4665 8479
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S97023

Cross Polarized, S97023

Plane Polarized, S97023

Plane Polarized, S97023