BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27321
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Micaceous Feldspathic Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Micaceous feldspathic quartzite. Mid Yell: or psammitic gneiss; garnet, rutile, apatite
Locality details Basta Voe, E shore, 600 yds S from N Ayre of Cunnister
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 526 963
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27321

Cross Polarized, S27321

Plane Polarized, S27321

Plane Polarized, S27321