BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45051
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Spessartite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz spessartite, basic 'pod' in granite
Locality details N shore of Olna Firth, 270 yds NW of Pinchdyke Croft
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 360 650
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45051

Cross Polarized, S45051

Plane Polarized, S45051

Plane Polarized, S45051