BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52456
Sample Donor Refer to paper records
Rock name 'Original entry: Argillaceous Salty Rock (Phyllite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Argillaceous salty rock (phyllite)
Locality details 1 mile N of Kilchiaran Bay, SW Islay
50k map sheet Bowmore (19)

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Map reference NR 2050 6215
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52456

Cross Polarized, S52456

Plane Polarized, S52456

Plane Polarized, S52456