BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51533; COLLNOYC1600;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Gabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse gabbroic or dioritic vein with large hornblendes; W Shetland Mem, p. 218
Locality details Coast 90 yds WSW of Bowpund
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 312 433
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51533

Cross Polarized, S51533

Plane Polarized, S51533

Plane Polarized, S51533