BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55318; S55318/A; COLLNOYC2010;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Amphibole Fragments In Epidotic Matrix With Chalcopyrite And Scapolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Boulder composed of fragments of ?amphibole in matrix of pale greenish material (?epidote) with disseminated chalcopyrite and some scapolite veining
Locality details Beach at Leestat, 160 yds SW of Haa
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 202 699
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55318

Cross Polarized, S55318

Plane Polarized, S55318

Plane Polarized, S55318


S55318/A

Cross Polarized, S55318/A

Plane Polarized, S55318/A

Plane Polarized, S55318/A