BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55661; COLLNODH2325;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Gabbro Diorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende gabbro diorite
Locality details Summit of Too Breck (about 1000 yds W of head of Mangaster Voe)
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 328 697
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55661

Cross Polarized, S55661

Plane Polarized, S55661

Plane Polarized, S55661