BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34782
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granular Andesine-Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse pyritised gneiss (?paragneiss) interbanded with biotite-garnet paragneiss
Locality details Gully on coast, 150 yds WSW of Schoolhouse, Rodel
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0435 8334
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34782

Cross Polarized, S34782

Plane Polarized, S34782

Plane Polarized, S34782