BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35829
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pyroxene Granulite With Veins Rich In Retrograde Hornblende And Biotite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pyroxene granulite with veins rich in retrograde hornblende and biotite
Locality details Quarry at gate at SE entrance to Leverburgh
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0255 8623
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35829

Cross Polarized, S35829

Plane Polarized, S35829

Plane Polarized, S35829