BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32235
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Banded Garnet-Muscovite Schist And Quartz-Feldspar Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Banded garnet-muscovite schist and quartz-feldspar granulite, two schistosities; helicitic garnets
Locality details Headland 210 yds N of Tuska Skerry
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 2790 7468
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32235

Cross Polarized, S32235

Plane Polarized, S32235

Plane Polarized, S32235