BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59046
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Pyroxene-Hornblende Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite-pyroxene-hornblende basalt, thermally altered
Locality details N shore of Hamar Voe, 300 yds ENE of Southlees
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 304 763
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59046

Cross Polarized, S59046

Plane Polarized, S59046

Plane Polarized, S59046