BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35736
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Foliated Quartzose Granulite With Andesine, Hornblende, Biotite, Scapolite; Prob'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Foliated quartzose granulite with andesine, hornblende, biotite, scapolite; probably a migmatite
Locality details 200 yds on Rodel schoolhouse side of Ben Borosdale summit, S Harris
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 034 840
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35736

Cross Polarized, S35736

Plane Polarized, S35736

Plane Polarized, S35736