BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45168; COLLNODH1243;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet-biotite gneiss=quartz-soaked pelitic schist
Locality details Surret, W side
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 503 638
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45168

Cross Polarized, S45168

Plane Polarized, S45168

Plane Polarized, S45168