BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27325
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnetiferous hornblende schist. Mid Yell: sphene very abundant
Locality details Basta Voe, E shore, 300 yds E from Kirkabister
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 543 955
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27325

Cross Polarized, S27325

Plane Polarized, S27325

Plane Polarized, S27325