BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S28520
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Spherulitic Granophyre With Riebeckite And Aegirine'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Spherulitic granophyre with riebeckite and aegirine. Concentrically radially spherulitic blue and pink dyke; Min Mag Vol XXIX, p. 364. Vol. XL, p. 98. Min Mag Vol XXIX, p. 373, Plate III, Fig. 5
Locality details 1350 ft 11 deg N of E of channel between Inniscord Lochs
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 326 899
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S28520

Cross Polarized, S28520

Plane Polarized, S28520

Plane Polarized, S28520