BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E4773
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments See Mem. 'Isles of Scilly' pp.23-25. Pebbles from glacial deposits. Hard pebble from soft red-brown group. See pp.23 & 25.
Locality details Bread & Cheese Cove, the most easterly part of the most easterly bay on the N.side of St.Martins, Scilly Is
50k map sheet Isles of Scilly (357)

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Map reference SV 939 159
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E4773

Cross Polarized, E4773

Plane Polarized, E4773

Plane Polarized, E4773