BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32230
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granulitic Hornblende-Epidote Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granulitic hornblende-epidote gneiss, nephritic hornblende
Locality details Cliff 60 yds SW of Tuska Skerry
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 2786 7446
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32230

Cross Polarized, S32230

Plane Polarized, S32230

Plane Polarized, S32230