BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27314
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist. Mid Yell: sphene abundant
Locality details Basta Voe, 300 yds W of Point of Ness
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 533 943
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27314

Cross Polarized, S27314

Plane Polarized, S27314

Plane Polarized, S27314