BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S53601; COLLNODH2335;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Recrystallised Hornblendic Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Recrystallised hornblendic gneiss, W. Shetland Mem, pp. 25, 34-36
Locality details 700 ft ENE of junction of Sullom road with main road
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 338 732
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S53601

Cross Polarized, S53601

Plane Polarized, S53601

Plane Polarized, S53601