BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26975
Sample Donor Wilson, George Victor
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details Cliff 700 yds W 16 deg S of East Biggin, Yesnaby
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 220 152
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26975

Cross Polarized, S26975

Plane Polarized, S26975

Plane Polarized, S26975