BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29967
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Fine-Grained Ophitic Dolerite Or Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, irregular, up to 15 ft wide, cut by S. 29966, trend W15N-E15S
Locality details Base of cliff, N side of Lunna Geo, 360 yd N 34 deg W of Brows
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 200 708
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29967

Cross Polarized, S29967

Plane Polarized, S29967

Plane Polarized, S29967