BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55720; COLLNOYW826;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Meta-Aplite With Well-Preserved Phenocrysts'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments The SW part of Starra berg appears to be entirely formed of this rock type
Locality details 880 yds W 33 deg N of Wester Skerry
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 4231 2787
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55720

Cross Polarized, S55720

Plane Polarized, S55720

Plane Polarized, S55720