BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34780; S34780/A;
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dark Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 2 specimens; dark hornblendic gneisses of the dominant type in this area
Locality details Shore below chapel at Ensay House
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NF 982 866
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34780

Cross Polarized, S34780

Plane Polarized, S34780

Plane Polarized, S34780


S34780/A

Cross Polarized, S34780/A

Plane Polarized, S34780/A

Plane Polarized, S34780/A