BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29429
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Granulitic Gneiss, Contact-Altered'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende granulitic gneiss, contact-altered. Hornfelsed hornblende schist from granite-schist breccia
Locality details Shore 440 ft ESE of The Brig, Colla Firth
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 357 843
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29429

Cross Polarized, S29429

Plane Polarized, S29429

Plane Polarized, S29429