BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35300
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Riebeckite Felsite, Spherulitic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Riebeckite felsite, spherulitic. A composite dyke; Min Mag, 1950, Vol XXIX, p. 365; oxidised. Vol. XL, p. 98
Locality details Calder's Head, 2200 ft W of Grut Ness
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 338 919
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35300

Cross Polarized, S35300

Plane Polarized, S35300

Plane Polarized, S35300