BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55697
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Scapolitised Quartz-Chlorite Crush Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Scapolitised quartz-chlorite crush rock, specimens from a scapolitised zone in diorite
Locality details Quarry, main road, 100 yds S of Mavis Grind
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 341 682
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55697

Cross Polarized, S55697

Plane Polarized, S55697

Plane Polarized, S55697