BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35481
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microcline-Albite-Quartz Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Microcline-albite-quartz granulite. Quartzofeldspathic band in hornblendic series; micaceous
Locality details 1000 ft NW of south house of Fethaland
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 372 944
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35481

Cross Polarized, S35481

Plane Polarized, S35481

Plane Polarized, S35481