BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S44230; COLLNODH483;
Sample Donor Haldane,D.; Phemister,J.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Porphyrite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende porphyrite schist
Locality details Roadside above Swinister (quarry)
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 446 728
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S44230

Cross Polarized, S44230

Plane Polarized, S44230

Plane Polarized, S44230