BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54277; COLLNOYW716;
Sample Donor May,F.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Epidote-Magnetite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet-epidote-magnetite rock/Magnetite-garnet horizon; from lenticular zone in calcsilicate horizon
Locality details Quarry at Vesta Virdin (950 yds S 41 deg W of Clothister)
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 343 728
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54277

Cross Polarized, S54277

Plane Polarized, S54277

Plane Polarized, S54277