BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45159
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Andalusite-Oligoclase Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andalusite-oligoclase gneiss, coarse plum-coloured tourmaline
Locality details Laxobigging Burn, at junction with Runnas Burn
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 408 711
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45159

Cross Polarized, S45159

Plane Polarized, S45159

Plane Polarized, S45159