BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30035
Sample Donor Wilson, George Victor
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Gabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende gabbro, igneous intrusion of ORS age; Summ Prog 1934, Pt I, pp. 82-83, Vol. XXXIX, p. 294; Vol. XLV, p. 305, Anal No 966; Anal Mem 1956, pp. 48-49
Locality details Hillside 150 yds NE of Loch of Arg
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 304 447
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30035

Cross Polarized, S30035

Plane Polarized, S30035

Plane Polarized, S30035