BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30437; COLLNOTR197;
Sample Donor Robertson,T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Acid Hornblende-Biotite Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Acid hornblende-biotite porphyrite
Locality details S4. SW coast of Mooa, 90 yds N of southernmost point
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 607 648
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30437

Cross Polarized, S30437

Plane Polarized, S30437

Plane Polarized, S30437