BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42201
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Orthoclase-Oligoclase Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Medium-grained granulitic gneiss, semipelitic? Looks like a K-permeated type as distinct from the black and white oligoclase-biotite gneiss type; with garnet
Locality details Graveland, North Rivers Geo, stream bed 100 yds from shore
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 462 959
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42201

Cross Polarized, S42201

Plane Polarized, S42201

Plane Polarized, S42201