BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S14450; S14450/A; S14450/B;
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite (Tholeiite Type)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Glassy base, sub-variolitic, compasre S. 14444; S. 14444, 14449 and 14450 are sills
Locality details Near low water, head of Traigh Bhan
50k map sheet Colonsay (35)

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Map reference NM 4360 1831
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S14450/A

Cross Polarized, S14450/A

Plane Polarized, S14450/A

Plane Polarized, S14450/A


S14450/B

Cross Polarized, S14450/B

Plane Polarized, S14450/B

Plane Polarized, S14450/B