BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50130; S50130/A; COLLNOYC1444;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basalt dyke, 20 ft thick, trending N 10 deg E
Locality details S coast of W Burra Firth, head of Geo, 200 yds N 10 deg E of Hogan
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 250 579
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50130

Cross Polarized, S50130

Plane Polarized, S50130

Plane Polarized, S50130


S50130/A

Cross Polarized, S50130/A

Plane Polarized, S50130/A

Plane Polarized, S50130/A