BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S31010
Sample Donor Wilson, George Victor
Rock name 'Original entry: Zoisite Amphibolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ultrabasic intrusion; calcitised and schistose: probably igneous; ?green stilpnomelane
Locality details S coast of West Burra Firth
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 254 568
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S31010

Cross Polarized, S31010

Plane Polarized, S31010

Plane Polarized, S31010