BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S93773; COLLNOGX1450;
Sample Donor Mendum,J.R.
Rock name Limestone. 'Original entry: Stromatolitic Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Stromatolites in purplish grey mudstone
Locality details Foreshore W of Dounreay, Ling Geo area
50k map sheet Reay (115)

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Map reference NC 9728 6674
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S93773

Cross Polarized, S93773

Plane Polarized, S93773

Plane Polarized, S93773