BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45053
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Metagabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Metagabbro, typical amphibolite of the area
Locality details Filli Field, 1350 ft SE of road bridge over Skelladale Burn
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 366 667
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45053

Cross Polarized, S45053

Plane Polarized, S45053

Plane Polarized, S45053