BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43078
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granodiorite, Hybrid'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granodiorite, hybrid, orthoclase replacing oligoclase; poikilitic quartz
Locality details 250 yds SSW of outflow from Ness-Houlls Water, Valladale
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 301 772
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43078

Cross Polarized, S43078

Plane Polarized, S43078

Plane Polarized, S43078