BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30940
Sample Donor Buchan,S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Amygdaloidal Igneous Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Amygdaloidal lava; ORS
Locality details 270 yds ENE of Gardie and 900 yds NW of centre of Brei Holm
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 184 610
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30940

Cross Polarized, S30940

Plane Polarized, S30940

Plane Polarized, S30940