BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29949
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Oligoclase-Actinolite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Oligoclase-actinolite schist. Hornblende gneiss from banded hornblende-gneiss group, altered by intense shear recrystallisation
Locality details 2000 ft 30 deg N of E of Feal
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 318 815
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29949

Cross Polarized, S29949

Plane Polarized, S29949

Plane Polarized, S29949