BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51530; COLLNOYC1590;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basic fine- to medium-grained diorite with feldspar phenocrysts
Locality details Roadside quarry 110 yd E of N end of Lunga Water
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HU 289 450
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51530

Cross Polarized, S51530

Plane Polarized, S51530

Plane Polarized, S51530