2009

NG4173 : Dunite intrusion

taken 15 years ago, near to Duntulm, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Dunite intrusion
Dunite intrusion
An igneous intrusion of a mineral called dunite (>90% olivine) has not just baked but vitrified the Jurassic sediments to black glossy buchite.

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Category: Geological feature
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NG4173, 53 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
CHARLES GORDON CLARK   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 11 May, 2009   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 3 August, 2009
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 410 738 [100m precision]
WGS84: 57:40.8055N 6:20.7221W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 410 738
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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