BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45136
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende rock/Ultrabasic
Locality details N coast of Olna Firth, 1000 ft E of Mill Burn
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 382 653
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45136

Cross Polarized, S45136

Plane Polarized, S45136

Plane Polarized, S45136