BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45036
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende-biotite gneiss
Locality details Coast 600 ft NE of Northpund, Muckle Roe
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 342 656
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45036

Cross Polarized, S45036

Plane Polarized, S45036

Plane Polarized, S45036