BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N11040
Sample Donor Gibbs, Prof. Fergus, University of Sheffield; Henderson, Prof. Michael, University of Manchester;
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments About 4 ft below well jointed rock (picrite?)
Locality details Eilean an Tighe, Shiant Isles, base of cliff
50k map sheet Shieldinish ? (99)

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Map reference NG 423 975
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N11040

Cross Polarized, N11040

Plane Polarized, N11040

Plane Polarized, N11040