BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42520
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Tonalite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Crushed oligoclase-mica gneiss; ?K-permeated; albitised, chloritised
Locality details Ness of Galtigarth, 100 yds S of west end of ayre
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 498 852
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42520

Cross Polarized, S42520

Plane Polarized, S42520

Plane Polarized, S42520