BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S21712
Sample Donor Macgregor,A.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Gneiss, Black'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Massive dyke-like black hornblende gneiss band in grey garnetiferous hornblende gneiss
Locality details Eilean Ghreasamuill, near NW corner, 1427 yds S 30 deg W from northern extremity
50k map sheet Tiree (42)

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Map reference NL 9333 4433
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S21712

Cross Polarized, S21712

Plane Polarized, S21712

Plane Polarized, S21712