BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29947
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granulitic Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granulitic hornblende gneiss. Well-foliated granulitic hornblende gneiss; ?contact-altered
Locality details Burn of Orwick 325 ft down from junction with burn from Little Ballia Clett
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 331 824
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29947

Cross Polarized, S29947

Plane Polarized, S29947

Plane Polarized, S29947