BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45028
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 6 ft basic dyke; xenoliths of ?altered ultrabasic
Locality details Rock scars between Erne Stack and North Ham
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 303 666
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45028

Cross Polarized, S45028

Plane Polarized, S45028

Plane Polarized, S45028