BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55654; COLLNODH2290;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Hornblende Gabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ophitic hornblende gabbro
Locality details 1550 ft WSW of Islesburgh
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 333 692
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55654

Cross Polarized, S55654

Plane Polarized, S55654

Plane Polarized, S55654