BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15069
Sample Donor Horne, J.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Aplite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Aplite, Trans R Soc Edin, Vol 32, pp. 359-388
Locality details From dyke, Mavis Grind
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 340 684
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15069

Cross Polarized, S15069

Plane Polarized, S15069

Plane Polarized, S15069