BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29592; S29592/A;
Sample Donor Wilson, George Victor
Rock name 'Original entry: Staurolite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Staurolite gneiss
Locality details 200 yds SW of trig pt at Hostaberg
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 369 490
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29592

Cross Polarized, S29592

Plane Polarized, S29592

Plane Polarized, S29592


S29592/A

Cross Polarized, S29592/A

Plane Polarized, S29592/A

Plane Polarized, S29592/A