BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45169; COLLNODH1263;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Andesine Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite-andesine gneiss, granulitic, quartz-permeated
Locality details Gussigeo, Skelberry
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 472 632
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45169

Cross Polarized, S45169

Plane Polarized, S45169

Plane Polarized, S45169