BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35832
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Feldspar Granulite With Biotite And Hornblende (? From Pyroxene, Iron Ore'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz-feldspar granulite with biotite and hornblende (? from pyroxene, iron ores (incl. pyrite) and apatite of doubtful origin)
Locality details Ridge behind crofts at Rodel village 100 yds E of BM 70' on Rodel-Leverburgh road, 0.625 mile from Rodel Hotel
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 047 837
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35832

Cross Polarized, S35832

Plane Polarized, S35832

Plane Polarized, S35832