BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50801; COLLNOYC1300;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pale Greenish-White Granite Vein Cutting Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pale greenish-white granite vein cutting gneiss
Locality details Near summit of Hill of Bousta, 600 yds S 14 deg W of Muckle Bousta
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 222 571
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50801

Cross Polarized, S50801

Plane Polarized, S50801

Plane Polarized, S50801