BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S57932; S57932/A; MR31975; COLLNOEN16;
Sample Donor Merriman,R.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Aegirine Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Aegirine granite adjacent to tight joint. Limonite on joint surface
Locality details Rockall, S end of ridge apex W end (1971 plaque face)
50k map sheet Rockall (337)

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Map reference 57:36,13:41
Year collected 1973 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S57932

Cross Polarized, S57932

Plane Polarized, S57932

Plane Polarized, S57932


S57932/A

Cross Polarized, S57932/A

Plane Polarized, S57932/A

Plane Polarized, S57932/A