BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51283; S51283/A; COLLNOYC1670;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basalt sheet
Locality details S shore of West Burra Firth, 400 yds W 26 deg N of Burraview
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 251 569
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51283

Cross Polarized, S51283

Plane Polarized, S51283

Plane Polarized, S51283


S51283/A

Cross Polarized, S51283/A

Plane Polarized, S51283/A

Plane Polarized, S51283/A