BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35490
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Albite-Hornblende Piloschist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Albite-hornblende piloschist. Hornblende schist interbanded with S. 35489; epidotic, garnetifeous
Locality details E side of Point of Fethaland
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 379 950
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35490

Cross Polarized, S35490

Plane Polarized, S35490

Plane Polarized, S35490