BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30233
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Quartz Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende-quartz porphyrite, porphyritic dyke enclosed in granite; contact altered
Locality details 100 yds from coast, 1700 ft WNW of Pobbie Sukka
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 301 810
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30233

Cross Polarized, S30233

Plane Polarized, S30233

Plane Polarized, S30233