BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S57942; S57942/A; MR31976; COLLNOEN26;
Sample Donor Merriman,R.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Aegirine-Granite, Coarse-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse aegirine granite
Locality details Rockall, N face, about 12 m from sea level and 5 m from east 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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S57942

Cross Polarized, S57942

Plane Polarized, S57942

Plane Polarized, S57942


S57942/A

Cross Polarized, S57942/A

Plane Polarized, S57942/A

Plane Polarized, S57942/A