BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S49315; COLLNOYC1133;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Very Fine-Grained Hornblende Schist, Non-Foliated And Localy Reduced To Chloriti'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Very fine-grained hornblende schist, non-foliated and localy reduced to chloritic aggregate
Locality details W coast of Swarbacks Head, 1300 yds NW of Muckle Ward
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 289 616
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S49315

Cross Polarized, S49315

Plane Polarized, S49315

Plane Polarized, S49315