BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45043
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Andesine-Quartz Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite-andesine-quartz granulite, massive type of semipelitic granulite
Locality details 500 yds NE by N of road bridge over Mill Burn
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 381 658
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45043

Cross Polarized, S45043

Plane Polarized, S45043

Plane Polarized, S45043