BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35732
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granulite With Basic Andesine, Garnet, Hypersthene, Biotite, Clinopyroxene, Scap'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granulite (orthogneiss) with basic andesine, garnet, hypersthene, biotite, clinopyroxene, scapolite, pyrrhotite etc.; a type associated with low-grade sulphide ores
Locality details 300 yds ESE of Rodel Hotel, on shore of Poll an Tigh Mhail, Rodel
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0495 8282
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35732

Cross Polarized, S35732

Plane Polarized, S35732

Plane Polarized, S35732