BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29282
Sample Donor Allan,J.K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet-Zoisite-Quartz-Hornblende Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnetiferous hornblende schist with crystals of ?anthophyllite; occurs as wisps in gneiss
Locality details Ness of Houlland, Mid Ness
50k map sheet Unst (131)

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Map reference HP 528 056
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29282

Cross Polarized, S29282

Plane Polarized, S29282

Plane Polarized, S29282