BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59845
Sample Donor Sabine,P.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Aegirine Granite, Collophane On Surface'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Specimen collected during RN annexation of Rockall 18th Sept 1955; see Bull Gol Surv GB, No. 16
Locality details S side, c. 12-15 ft below platform, where there was a noticeable white streak down rock
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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59845

Cross Polarized, S59845

Plane Polarized, S59845

Plane Polarized, S59845