BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42673
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Hornblendic Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments New biotite and pyroxene
Locality details Burn of Orrwick, 325 ft downstream from junction with burn from Little Ballia Clett
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 312 824
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42673

Cross Polarized, S42673

Plane Polarized, S42673

Plane Polarized, S42673