BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35530; S35530/A;
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Forsterite, Clinoenstatite, Spinel'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Forsterite, clinoenstatite, spinel. Cf. S. 31643 and Lab No.1005. Powdered antigorite serpentine held at 1650 deg C for hr. in alumina crucible
Locality details 200 yds E of Mill Burn, about 300 yds up from coast, Fetlar
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 617 945
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35530

Cross Polarized, S35530

Plane Polarized, S35530

Plane Polarized, S35530


S35530/A

Cross Polarized, S35530/A

Plane Polarized, S35530/A

Plane Polarized, S35530/A