BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55698
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Scapolitised Biotite-Hornblende-Chlorite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Scapolitised biotite-hornblende-chlorite rock, specimens from a scapolitised zone in diorite
Locality details Quarry, main road, 100 yds S of Mavis Grind
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

View images in GeoScenic related to 'Central Shetland'

View the geology near 'Central Shetland'

Map reference HU 341 682
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

Links to high resolution images

Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55698

Cross Polarized, S55698

Plane Polarized, S55698

Plane Polarized, S55698