BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27327; S27327/A;
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblendic Andesine-Quartz Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblendic andesine-quartz granulite. Mid Yell: garnetiferous in part
Locality details S Loch of Lumbister, S shore, 700 yds E from head of Burn of Lumbister
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 458 965
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27327

Cross Polarized, S27327

Plane Polarized, S27327

Plane Polarized, S27327


S27327/A

Cross Polarized, S27327/A

Plane Polarized, S27327/A

Plane Polarized, S27327/A