BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45066
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Biotite Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnetiferous biotite granulite/Permeated hornblende schist: 2 schistosities
Locality details Easter Scord, 1600 ft E by S of Easterscord Croft
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 418 662
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45066

Cross Polarized, S45066

Plane Polarized, S45066

Plane Polarized, S45066