BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35864
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hypersthene-Rich Hornblende-Biotite Granulite (Metagabbro) With Feldspathic (Oli'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hypersthene-rich hornblende-biotite granulite (metagabbro) with feldspathic (oligoclase-andesine) bands; some hornblende after pyroxene
Locality details Renish Point, Rodel
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 045 818
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35864

Cross Polarized, S35864

Plane Polarized, S35864

Plane Polarized, S35864