BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40512
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Chlorite-Epidote-Quartz-Albite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Chlorite-epidote-quartz-albite rock. White feldspathic flat nodule or lens (8-in long) in foliated hornblende-feldspar rock; garnetiferous
Locality details Rock scars close to bank, and 30 yds from W coast of Aith Ness
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 632 897
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40512

Cross Polarized, S40512

Plane Polarized, S40512

Plane Polarized, S40512