BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35729
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Pyroxene-Labradorite Metagabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet-pyroxene-labradorite metagabbro; close to plagioclase eclogite
Locality details S cliffs of Bein Tharsuinn, near Leverburgh
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 084 857
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35729

Cross Polarized, S35729

Plane Polarized, S35729

Plane Polarized, S35729