BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51537; COLLNOYC1618;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granodiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Acid hybrid diorite with pink K-feldspar phenocrysts; W Shetland Mem, p. 217
Locality details W end of Tarasta Ayre, 510 yds S 16 deg E of S end of Loch Arg
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 306 438
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51537

Cross Polarized, S51537

Plane Polarized, S51537

Plane Polarized, S51537