BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29998; COLLNODH2663;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Biotite Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Diorite; W Shetland Mem, p. 197
Locality details 200 yds E of Punds Water, N of Mangaster
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 326 715
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29998

Cross Polarized, S29998

Plane Polarized, S29998

Plane Polarized, S29998