BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35486
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Muscovite-Chlorite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnetiferous muscovite-chlorite schist. ?Hornblendic series ; sheared, in part mylonitised; peculiarly diablastic quartz
Locality details 400 ft NW of fishing station, Fethaland
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 373 944
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35486

Cross Polarized, S35486

Plane Polarized, S35486

Plane Polarized, S35486