BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35292
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Contact-Altered Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Contact-altered hornblende gneiss. Gneiss, 25 ft from granite margin; new biotite and hornblende
Locality details SE corner of Mill Loch, due S of larger island
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 332 900
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35292

Cross Polarized, S35292

Plane Polarized, S35292

Plane Polarized, S35292