BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S28608; COLLNODH2053;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Gabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende gabbro, uralitic with red biotite
Locality details N side, Scarfa Taing, Muckle Roe
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 340 655
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S28608

Cross Polarized, S28608

Plane Polarized, S28608

Plane Polarized, S28608