BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S47741; COLLNOYC914;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Gneiss (?Epidiorite) With Large Garnets'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende gneiss (?epidiorite) with large garnets
Locality details E coast of Neeans, 1235 yds N 15 deg E of Brindister Broch
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 285 580
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S47741

Cross Polarized, S47741

Plane Polarized, S47741

Plane Polarized, S47741