BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43062
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hybrid Granodiorite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hybrid granodiorite, poikilitic K-feldspar; quartz replacing K-feldspar. Hornfelsed basalt recrystallised and dispersed
Locality details 850 ft S by E of school, Urafirth
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 305 782
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43062

Cross Polarized, S43062

Plane Polarized, S43062

Plane Polarized, S43062