BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55658; COLLNODH2257;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite, ?Contact-Altered'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained diorite; W Shetland Memoir, p. 181
Locality details N face, Ward of Runafirth, 850 yds NNW of Busta
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 343 675
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55658

Cross Polarized, S55658

Plane Polarized, S55658

Plane Polarized, S55658