BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32217
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Banded Biotite And Hornblende Gneiss, Granulitic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Banded biotite and hornblende gneiss, granulitic, garnetiferous; porphyroblastic hornblende
Locality details Shore 180 yds SW of Tromba
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 2839 7569
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32217

Cross Polarized, S32217

Plane Polarized, S32217

Plane Polarized, S32217