BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S28558; S28558/A;
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Hornblende-Oligoclase Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite-hornblende-oligoclase granulite. Contact-altered garnetiferous hornblende schist
Locality details In Scarf Burn 500 ft from junction with Burn of Houlland
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 360 864
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S28558

Cross Polarized, S28558

Plane Polarized, S28558

Plane Polarized, S28558


S28558/A

Cross Polarized, S28558/A

Plane Polarized, S28558/A

Plane Polarized, S28558/A