BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S57928
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.; Merriman,R.J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Rockallite, Fine-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained rockallite; ferromagnesian build-up adjacent to joint surface (latter coated with apatite)
Locality details S side, apex ridge W end (1971 plaque face); 5 m from east face
50k map sheet Rockall (337)

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Map reference 57:36,13:41
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S57928

Cross Polarized, S57928

Plane Polarized, S57928

Plane Polarized, S57928