BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29266
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microcline-Hornblende-Quartz-Feldspar Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Microcline-hornblende-quartz-feldspar granulite. Banded siliceous mica schist; permeated hornblendic
Locality details Shore 530 yds S from Stonga Ness
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HP 547 018
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29266

Cross Polarized, S29266

Plane Polarized, S29266

Plane Polarized, S29266