BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34232; S34232/A; S34232/B; S34232/C;
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Garnet-Saussurite Rock With Pyroxene And Scapolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments (4 slides) Probably sill intruding paragneisses
Locality details Small quarry at side of road, W side of St Clement's Church
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0473 8319
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34232

Cross Polarized, S34232

Plane Polarized, S34232

Plane Polarized, S34232


S34232/A

Cross Polarized, S34232/A

Plane Polarized, S34232/A

Plane Polarized, S34232/A


S34232/B

Cross Polarized, S34232/B

Plane Polarized, S34232/B

Plane Polarized, S34232/B


S34232/C

Cross Polarized, S34232/C

Plane Polarized, S34232/C

Plane Polarized, S34232/C