BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55671; COLLNODH2209;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Granitic Vein With Hornblende Gabbro Xenolith'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granitic vein with hornblende gabbro xenolith
Locality details SW shore of Ness of Houll, 1300 ft 15 deg S of W of SW end of Bays Water
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 328 670
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55671

Cross Polarized, S55671

Plane Polarized, S55671

Plane Polarized, S55671