BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30735
Sample Donor Robertson,T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Acid Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Acid dyke; orthoclse phenocrysts have rim of plagioclase; independent phenocrysts of plagioclase
Locality details C34. SE end of Geo on W side of Lamba Wick
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 299 613
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30735

Cross Polarized, S30735

Plane Polarized, S30735

Plane Polarized, S30735