BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43535
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Gabbro With Hornblende And Biotite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gabbro with hornblende and biotite pegmatoid patch in basic diorite or gabbro; ophitic
Locality details Quarry on N side of Mavis Grind
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 340 685
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43535

Cross Polarized, S43535

Plane Polarized, S43535

Plane Polarized, S43535