BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35721
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pyroxene-Hornblende Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pyroxene-hornblende granulite (metagabbro), with some hypersthene
Locality details Ridge behind most northerly crofts of Rodel village
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 041 847
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35721

Cross Polarized, S35721

Plane Polarized, S35721

Plane Polarized, S35721