BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S28614
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Chloritoid-Muscovite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Chloritoid-muscovite gneiss. In group of muscovite schists and siliceous schists in which chloritoid is common; staurolite and kyanite relics; Summ Prog 1932, Pt. 1, p. 95. Vol. XXXIX, p. 391; Vol.XLV, p. 305. Anal. Lab. No. 923; Anal Mem. 1956, pp.
Locality details 600 yds S 20 deg E of trig pt 348 ft, Gallow Hill, Fetlar
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 593 905
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S28614

Cross Polarized, S28614

Plane Polarized, S28614

Plane Polarized, S28614