BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55165; COLLNODH2343;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite/Basalt, Ophitic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolerite/basalt, ophitic/"Basic rock"; W Shetland Memoir, p. 196
Locality details 200 yds N of Sullom road junction with main road, E of head of Mangaster Voe
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 338 694
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55165

Cross Polarized, S55165

Plane Polarized, S55165

Plane Polarized, S55165