BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45141
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Antigorite-Tremolite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Antigorite-tremolite rock/Layer of ultrabasic in ribbed norite
Locality details N coast of Olna Firth, 400 yds NW by W of Pinchdyke
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

View images in GeoScenic related to 'Central Shetland'

View the geology near 'Central Shetland'

Map reference HU 358 651
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

Links to high resolution images

Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45141

Cross Polarized, S45141

Plane Polarized, S45141

Plane Polarized, S45141