BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51986; COLLNOYC1273;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende schist with large concentrations of garnet
Locality details North Rona, W shore of island, top of cliffs, 390 yds NW of Church
50k map sheet Cape Wrath (113)

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Map reference HW 8066 3265
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51986

Cross Polarized, S51986

Plane Polarized, S51986

Plane Polarized, S51986