BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S47775; COLLNOYC988;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Granulite With Hornblende And Other Calcsilicate Minerals'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz granulite with hornblende and other calcsilicate minerals
Locality details Hillside S of Whalwick, 850 yds N 13 deg E of W Burra Firth
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 264 579
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S47775

Cross Polarized, S47775

Plane Polarized, S47775

Plane Polarized, S47775