BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45039
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Oligoclase Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnetiferous oligoclase quartzite 10 inches to 1 ft 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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45039

Cross Polarized, S45039

Plane Polarized, S45039

Plane Polarized, S45039