BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S57908; COLLNOYR1933;
Sample Donor Smith,D.I.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Typical hornblende gneiss; Lewisian country rock
Locality details Coast section near Brenish
50k map sheet Uig ? (104)

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Map reference NA 9872 2535
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S57908

Cross Polarized, S57908

Plane Polarized, S57908

Plane Polarized, S57908