BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43049
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt, Ophitic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine-basalt, ophitic
Locality details 500 ft NNE of north house in Urafirth
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 306 791
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43049

Cross Polarized, S43049

Plane Polarized, S43049

Plane Polarized, S43049