BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N11042
Sample Donor Gibbs, Prof. Fergus, University of Sheffield; Henderson, Prof. Michael, University of Manchester;
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Well jointed rock 12 ft above level at which jointing begins, 16 ft above N11040
Locality details Eilean an Tighe, Shiant Isles
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


N11042

Cross Polarized, N11042

Plane Polarized, N11042

Plane Polarized, N11042