BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29970
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Fine-Grained Ophitic Dolerite Or Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke very decomposed, c. 10 ft wide, running roughly W34N-E30S
Locality details South harbour, 610 yds E 13 deg N of tower of Lighthouse
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 203 699
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29970

Cross Polarized, S29970

Plane Polarized, S29970

Plane Polarized, S29970