BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32875; S32875/A;
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Feldsparphyric Olivine-Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, 6 ft wide
Locality details River Rha, 2800 ft SSW of mouth of Lon Bota Meanachain
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 4041 6557
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32875

Cross Polarized, S32875

Plane Polarized, S32875

Plane Polarized, S32875


S32875/A

Cross Polarized, S32875/A

Plane Polarized, S32875/A

Plane Polarized, S32875/A