BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S49316; COLLNOYC1136;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Gneiss, Fine-Grained Basic, Apparently Non-Foliated'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gneiss, fine-grained basic, apparently non-foliated
Locality details E coast of Swarbacks Head, 900 yds NNW of Muckle Ward
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 291 617
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S49316

Cross Polarized, S49316

Plane Polarized, S49316

Plane Polarized, S49316