BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51509; S51509/A; COLLNOYC1528;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Mafic Variety Of 'B'-Type Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mafic variety of 'b'-type granite
Locality details Coast of Scurdie, 470 yds SE of Greenhead
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 253 461
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51509

Cross Polarized, S51509

Plane Polarized, S51509

Plane Polarized, S51509


S51509/A

Cross Polarized, S51509/A

Plane Polarized, S51509/A

Plane Polarized, S51509/A