BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32250
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Muscovite-Biotite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnetiferous muscovite-biotite schist, new biotite from second metamorphism
Locality details Shore 300 yds NW from Taing of Turness
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 2841 7660
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32250

Cross Polarized, S32250

Plane Polarized, S32250

Plane Polarized, S32250