BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45038
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Mixed Granulite And Granodiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mixed granulite and granodiorite, schist 4 inches from contact with basic intrusion
Locality details N coast of Olna Firth, 500 ft W of mouth of Mangaster Burn
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 385 654
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45038

Cross Polarized, S45038

Plane Polarized, S45038

Plane Polarized, S45038