BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59124
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Dolerite With Quartz'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende dolerite with quartz dyke, c. 25 m thick, cutting diorite of Northmaven Complex (UORS)
Locality details 500 ft N of northernmost house in Urafirth village
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 305 791
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59124

Cross Polarized, S59124

Plane Polarized, S59124

Plane Polarized, S59124