BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S21628
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnet Granulite Or Garnet Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet granulite or garnet gneiss from paragneiss belt
Locality details In disused quarry beside Hynish Pier
50k map sheet Tiree (42)

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Map reference NL 9866 3914
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S21628

Cross Polarized, S21628

Plane Polarized, S21628

Plane Polarized, S21628