BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42114
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Oligoclase Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Loose block garnetiferous gneiss; plagioclase is andesine
Locality details Loch of Colvister, N shore, 760 yds from E end of loch
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 494 970
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42114

Cross Polarized, S42114

Plane Polarized, S42114

Plane Polarized, S42114