BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S53604; COLLNODH2341;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Scapolitised Quartz-Soaked Pelitic Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Scapolitised quartz-soaked pelitic hornfels, W. Shetland Mem, pp. 203-204
Locality details Hurda Field, 420 yds E by S of head of Mangaster Voe
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 342 693
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S53604

Cross Polarized, S53604

Plane Polarized, S53604

Plane Polarized, S53604