BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S44927; S44927/a; S44927/b; S44927/c; COLLNODH2401;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments a) insoluble in dilute HCl (not separated); b) insoluble in dilute HCl - light fraction from bromofirm 2.79; c) insoluble in dilute HCl - heavy fraction from bromoform 2.79
Locality details Rit Ness, Papa Little
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 340 623
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S44927/a

Cross Polarized, S44927/a

Plane Polarized, S44927/a

Plane Polarized, S44927/a


S44927/b

Cross Polarized, S44927/b

Plane Polarized, S44927/b

Plane Polarized, S44927/b


S44927/c

Cross Polarized, S44927/c

Plane Polarized, S44927/c

Plane Polarized, S44927/c