BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S33092
Sample Donor Haldane,D.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Sillimanite Schist And Granulitised Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornfelsed sillimanite schist and granulitised granite. Gneiss, ?sillimanite; with granite-gneiss band
Locality details Orka Voe, W shore, S half
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 402 768
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S33092

Cross Polarized, S33092

Plane Polarized, S33092

Plane Polarized, S33092