BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40308
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz-Biotite-Hornblende Gabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Diorite 2 ft from granite seam
Locality details Middle of Clifts Quarry, S end of Mavis Grind
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 341 683
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40308

Cross Polarized, S40308

Plane Polarized, S40308

Plane Polarized, S40308