BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51381; COLLNOYW590;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basalt from dyke cutting granite
Locality details Shore section 1350 yds W 5 deg S of S tip of The Nev
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 341 514
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51381

Cross Polarized, S51381

Plane Polarized, S51381

Plane Polarized, S51381