BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35307
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Riebeckite Felsite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Riebeckite felsite. Blue felsite with tendency to concentration of blue matter in the spherulites. Vol. XL, p. 98
Locality details 1000 ft SSW of centre of larger island in Mill Loch
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 331 898
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35307

Cross Polarized, S35307

Plane Polarized, S35307

Plane Polarized, S35307