BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S44282; S44282/A; COLLNODH2309;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porphyritic basalt, contact-altered; S. 44282A - foliated banded pelitic gneiss, W Shetland Mem, pp. 27, 179, 181
Locality details West Egilsey isle, W side
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 317 694
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S44282

Cross Polarized, S44282

Plane Polarized, S44282

Plane Polarized, S44282


S44282/A

Cross Polarized, S44282/A

Plane Polarized, S44282/A

Plane Polarized, S44282/A