BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S31072
Sample Donor Wilson, George Victor
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist (?injected by granite)
Locality details W Burra, 900 ft SSW of Hamnavoe Pier
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 350 297
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S31072

Cross Polarized, S31072

Plane Polarized, S31072

Plane Polarized, S31072