BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50208; COLLNOYW438;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist from band in limestone
Locality details Shore section, 480 yds N 29 deg W of Breckness
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 386 489
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50208

Cross Polarized, S50208

Plane Polarized, S50208

Plane Polarized, S50208