BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33075
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Tremolite Schist With Orthoclase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sheared hornblende schist; turbid brown material after feldspar
Locality details Laxobigging Burn, at old mill
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 414 724
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33075

Cross Polarized, S33075

Plane Polarized, S33075

Plane Polarized, S33075