BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29222; S29222/A;
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Andalusite-Staurolite-Mica Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andalusite-staurolite-mica schist with chloritoid and sillimanite, ?Staurolite schist; 2 slides
Locality details 50 yds E of Coubal
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 378 182
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29222

Cross Polarized, S29222

Plane Polarized, S29222

Plane Polarized, S29222


S29222/A

Cross Polarized, S29222/A

Plane Polarized, S29222/A

Plane Polarized, S29222/A