BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45181; COLLNODH1066;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Oligoclase-Mica Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Oligoclase-mica gneiss, contact-altered then K-soaked
Locality details SW of head of Grunna Voe
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 474 666
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45181

Cross Polarized, S45181

Plane Polarized, S45181

Plane Polarized, S45181