BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55652; COLLNODH2274;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Microgabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende microgabbro, more basic band; W Shetland Memoir, p. 196
Locality details N shore 350 yds WNW of Mavis Grind
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 337 685
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55652

Cross Polarized, S55652

Plane Polarized, S55652

Plane Polarized, S55652