BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S59135 |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Phemister,J. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Hornblende-Biotite Microdiorite, Plagioclase-Phyric' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Hornblende-biotite microdiorite, plagioclase-phyric dyke, c. 1.2 m thick, cutting diorite of Northmaven Complex (UORS) |
| Locality details | N coast of Ronas Voe at Pobie Sukka, 1750 ft 12 deg W of N of pier at Skeo Head |
| 50k map sheet | North Shetland ? (129) |
| Map reference | HU 305 809 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S59135
