BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40316
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Amphibolite After Pyroxenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Amphibolite after pyroxenite. Variety of ultrabasic rock; no regular distribution, S.28599 is another variety
Locality details Coast exposure, 0.67 mile W of Pinchdyke, Westhesta
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 355 652
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40316

Cross Polarized, S40316

Plane Polarized, S40316

Plane Polarized, S40316