BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50271; COLLNOYW506;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Staurolite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Staurolite schist from thick band of pelite
Locality details 580 yds W 43 deg S of Hostaberg
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 365 488
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50271

Cross Polarized, S50271

Plane Polarized, S50271

Plane Polarized, S50271