BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35131; S35131/A;
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sodaclase Granophyre, Hornblendic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sodaclase granophyre, hornblendic ?Siliceous granulite
Locality details Coast of Ronas Voe, 200 ft SE of Skea Head
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 305 802
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35131

Cross Polarized, S35131

Plane Polarized, S35131

Plane Polarized, S35131


S35131/A

Cross Polarized, S35131/A

Plane Polarized, S35131/A

Plane Polarized, S35131/A