BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S47331
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende - ultrabasic with small hornblendes in porphyroblastic hornblende
Locality details c. 2560 ft 7 deg N of W of mouth of burn at NE corner of South Wick
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 311 914
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S47331

Cross Polarized, S47331

Plane Polarized, S47331

Plane Polarized, S47331