BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55051; S55051/A; COLLNOYW730;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ultrabasic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ultrabasic rock
Locality details 870 yds W 19 deg N of Wester Skerry
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 422 276
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55051

Cross Polarized, S55051

Plane Polarized, S55051

Plane Polarized, S55051


S55051/A

Cross Polarized, S55051/A

Plane Polarized, S55051/A

Plane Polarized, S55051/A