BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S31338; S31338/A; COLLNODH2925;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine-Basalt, Very Basic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke
Locality details 0.25 mile E of Vaternish Point lighthouse
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 2366 6687
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S31338

Cross Polarized, S31338

Plane Polarized, S31338

Plane Polarized, S31338


S31338/A

Cross Polarized, S31338/A

Plane Polarized, S31338/A

Plane Polarized, S31338/A