BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45178; COLLNODH1448;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Microcline-Mica Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Microcline-mica schist, K-soaked pelitic
Locality details Hill of Sandwick
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 454 686
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45178

Cross Polarized, S45178

Plane Polarized, S45178

Plane Polarized, S45178