BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50140; S50140/A; COLLNOYC1459;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Granophyre'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke of porphyritic granophyre cutting Vementry granite
Locality details SW coast of Lamba Wick, Vementry, 1125 yds N 20 deg W of Vementry House
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 303 607
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50140

Cross Polarized, S50140

Plane Polarized, S50140

Plane Polarized, S50140


S50140/A

Cross Polarized, S50140/A

Plane Polarized, S50140/A

Plane Polarized, S50140/A