BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30401; COLLNOTR161;
Sample Donor Robertson,T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Mica-Microcline-Oligoclase-Quartz Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Schist, ?staurolite; much shimmer aggregate in large shapeless areas
Locality details S18. W side of N Mouth, 880 yds NNE of church, 3-4 yds S of S. 30395
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 684 725
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30401

Cross Polarized, S30401

Plane Polarized, S30401

Plane Polarized, S30401