BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32909; COLLNOTR391;
Sample Donor Robertson,T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite schist, porphyroblasts of biotite athwart schistosity
Locality details S20. E coast of S Isle of Gletness, 380 yds NE of southernmost point
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 471 505
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32909

Cross Polarized, S32909

Plane Polarized, S32909

Plane Polarized, S32909