BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43406; S43406/A;
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Andesite, Probably With Pyroxene'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesite, probably with pyroxene
Locality details 530 yds 5 deg N of W of Cooperstown, Tangwick
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 228 780
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43406

Cross Polarized, S43406

Plane Polarized, S43406

Plane Polarized, S43406


S43406/A

Cross Polarized, S43406/A

Plane Polarized, S43406/A

Plane Polarized, S43406/A