BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51369; COLLNOYW576;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblendic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblendic rock from xenolithic granite
Locality details E shore of Hildasay, 180 yds E 15 deg N of centre of East Loch
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 362 405
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51369

Cross Polarized, S51369

Plane Polarized, S51369

Plane Polarized, S51369