BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S47789; COLLNOYC1024;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Amphibolite With Large Garnets'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Amphibolite with large garnets
Locality details W coast 800 yds W 26 deg N of West Burra Firth bridge (?broch)
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 249 574
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S47789

Cross Polarized, S47789

Plane Polarized, S47789

Plane Polarized, S47789