BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30628
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Muscovite-Biotite-Oligoclase-Quartz Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Muscovite-biotite-oligoclase-quartz schist. Garnetiferous: apatite abundant in layers; original heavy concentrate
Locality details Burn of Kaywick, 600 yds NE from Garderhouse
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 518 932
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30628

Cross Polarized, S30628

Plane Polarized, S30628

Plane Polarized, S30628