BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23287
Sample Donor Richey, James E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dark Orthogneiss; Hornblende, Augite, Iron Ore, Half Rock Is Oligoclase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist in Hogh Bay paragneisses
Locality details Beach, SW side of Hogh Bay, 0.5 mile + 220 yds N 15deg W of Totronald
50k map sheet Coll (51)

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Map reference NM 1650 5716
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23287

Cross Polarized, S23287

Plane Polarized, S23287

Plane Polarized, S23287