BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42693
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Labradorite-Hornblende Porphyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Labradorite-hornblende porphyrite, hybrid; granophyric
Locality details 200 ft NE of mouth of Scarf Burn, 1500 ft W by N of Pobie Sukka
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 303 810
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42693

Cross Polarized, S42693

Plane Polarized, S42693

Plane Polarized, S42693