BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45045
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Tonalitic Gneiss, Hybrid'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tonalitic gneiss, hybrid, transition from norite to epidiorite
Locality details Foula Wick, Olna Firth, 400 yds E of Foulawick Croft
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 372 651
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45045

Cross Polarized, S45045

Plane Polarized, S45045

Plane Polarized, S45045