BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S32099
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Hornblende-Plagioclase Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite-hornblende-plagioclase gneiss. Chloritised, epidotised, probably slightly migmatised; much epidote
Locality details Burra Ness, S end, 1500 yds E 12 deg S of Kirkabister
50k map sheet Yell (130)

View images in GeoScenic related to 'Yell'

View the geology near 'Yell'

Map reference HU 553 953
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

Links to high resolution images

Transition from XPL to PPL light


S32099

Cross Polarized, S32099

Plane Polarized, S32099

Plane Polarized, S32099