BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S38520
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Epidote-Quartz-Albite-Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Epidote-quartz-albite-hornblende schist
Locality details Aith Ness, 1600 ft 24 deg E of S of Sweinkatofts
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 635 896
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S38520

Cross Polarized, S38520

Plane Polarized, S38520

Plane Polarized, S38520