BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S28602; COLLNODH1860;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Amphibolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite amphibolite ?Dioritic rock, quartz-permeated
Locality details Burravoe Burn, bend at 'Lepers' Houses'
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 371 673
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S28602

Cross Polarized, S28602

Plane Polarized, S28602

Plane Polarized, S28602