BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43630
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Basalt, Feldspar-Microphyric'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine-basalt, feldspar-microphyric
Locality details Western corner of the beach at The Barr, Esha Ness
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 216 807
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43630

Cross Polarized, S43630

Plane Polarized, S43630

Plane Polarized, S43630