BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S61356; COLLNOYR2234;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Rich Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet pod in hornblende gneiss; Lewisian
Locality details Blashaval
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NF 8929 7136
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S61356

Cross Polarized, S61356

Plane Polarized, S61356

Plane Polarized, S61356