BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54280; COLLNOYW719;
Sample Donor May,F.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite With Hornblende And Biotite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolerite with hornblende and biotite from 10 ft dyke; W Shetland Mem, p. 240
Locality details Quarry 950 yds W 40 deg S of Clothister (SW of mines)
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 343 728
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54280

Cross Polarized, S54280

Plane Polarized, S54280

Plane Polarized, S54280