BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50132; S50132/A; S50132/B; COLLNOYC1447;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tremolite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Muscovite-tremolite schist, near base of Upper Hornblendic Group
Locality details Hillside just N of track, 240 yds N 46 deg W of Engamoor
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 259 575
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50132

Cross Polarized, S50132

Plane Polarized, S50132

Plane Polarized, S50132


S50132/A

Cross Polarized, S50132/A

Plane Polarized, S50132/A

Plane Polarized, S50132/A


S50132/B

Cross Polarized, S50132/B

Plane Polarized, S50132/B

Plane Polarized, S50132/B