BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35735
Sample Donor Davidson, C.F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Hornblende Metagabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet-hornblende metagabbro schliere in garnetiferous anorthosite, the latter locally saussuritised; slide contains myrmekite
Locality details Quarry on Rodel-Finsbay road, near Abhuinn Collam, S Harris
50k map sheet North Uist (89)

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Map reference NG 0585 8495
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35735

Cross Polarized, S35735

Plane Polarized, S35735

Plane Polarized, S35735