BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S57937; S57937/A;
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.; Merriman,R.J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Rockallite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments From large rockallite patch. Aegirine-rich and aegirine-poor rock
Locality details S side apex ridge at W end (1971 plaque face), adjacent to N/S major joint and approx. 0.3 m above Hall's ledge (W side of joint)
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


S57937

Cross Polarized, S57937

Plane Polarized, S57937

Plane Polarized, S57937


S57937/A

Cross Polarized, S57937/A

Plane Polarized, S57937/A

Plane Polarized, S57937/A