BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27141
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Albite-Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Albite-hornblende schist; porphyroblastic hornblende
Locality details Aith Ness, 1940 ft 18deg E of S of Sweinkatofts
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 634 896
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27141

Cross Polarized, S27141

Plane Polarized, S27141

Plane Polarized, S27141