BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29898; MR20554; COLLNOSB36;
Sample Donor Buchan,S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Mica Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnetiferous mica schist
Locality details Swaa Head 860 yds NNE of Sloag and 1050 yds E of Burns
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HT 975 401
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29898

Cross Polarized, S29898

Plane Polarized, S29898

Plane Polarized, S29898