BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30016; S30016/A; COLLNODH2545;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Hornblende-Olivine Pyroxenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gabbro; cf.olivine yamaskite, harrisite; W Shetland Mem., p. 193
Locality details Glussdale Water, E shore, S end
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 332 732
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30016

Cross Polarized, S30016

Plane Polarized, S30016

Plane Polarized, S30016


S30016/A

Cross Polarized, S30016/A

Plane Polarized, S30016/A

Plane Polarized, S30016/A