BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S31226
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dark schist with ?hornblende
Locality details 250 yds N 37 deg E of Brough in Loch of Brindister
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 433 372
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S31226

Cross Polarized, S31226

Plane Polarized, S31226

Plane Polarized, S31226